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Neil LaBute New Theater Festival (2016)

Posted on January 21, 2016 by in Tags Library

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A program of one-acts, including work by Neil LaBute, presented by St. Louis Actors’ Studio at 59E59 Theater C through February 7, 2016, directed by Milton Zoth and John Pierson. Photos by Carol Rosegg.

Reception: Mixed.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Julia Polinsky for TheaterScene.com, January 21, 2016.

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