What Kind Of Theater Liar Are You?

When it comes to responding to watching a friend, loved one, or colleague perform on the stage, we've all told a tall tale or two. Take this quiz to see what kind of theatrical liar you are from THE LIAR by David Ives.

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On Jul 27, 2015

You go to see your nephew in a high school production of "Medea." He's just awful. Every time he says a line, he looks at you and winks. Your sister whispers to you "Isn't he something?" What do you say?

You are seeing Santa Cruz Shakespeare's production of THE LIAR with college friends, and someone asks: "Of course, you've read Corneille's original version?" You say:

You go to see a play with your best friend that she’s been dying to see. It’s terrible, really terrible. The ingénue is in her 40’s, the leading man spits when he speaks, the leading lady is unintelligible. What do you do?

You've just seen your recently-divorced neighbor's new one woman performance piece "60 Ways to Murder Your Ex." What do you say when she asks you "Did you like it?"

You have recently arrived in Santa Cruz to start studying acting at UCSC. You meet someone in town you find attractive and they ask you why you are in town. Do you...

Which of these beauties is the prettiest?

You’ve just seen Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s production of The Liar. What do you say when people ask what was your favorite part?

Dorante - Pathological Liar

Dorante - Pathological Liar

Like Dorante, you need to brush up on your truth-telling skills. No matter what the situation, you have to weave a tangled web of fabrications. It's not so much because you're out to deceive people, it's just that making up stories is just so much more fun!

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's production of THE LIAR by David Ives, adapted from the comedy by Pierre Corneille, directed by Art Manke, runs through Aug. 29 at the Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen on the UCSC campus., Tickets: call 831-459-2159 or online at www.santacruztickets.com.

Clarice - White Liar

Clarice - White Liar

Like Clarice, you lie only when you need to and your lies don't hurt anyone (or so you think). You tell yourself it's okay to tell a fib or two every now and then if it spares the feelings of a friend or lover. But be careful, those little fibs can turn into big tangled webs.

Congratulations! You can get 1/2 OFF the ticket prices for Santa Cruz Shakespeare's production of The Liar by David Ives. Good for July 25 at 2pm and July 26 at 8pm performances only. Use Promo Code SCSHALF. Redeem by calling the ticket office at 831-459-2159 or online at www.santacruztickets.com.

Cliton - You cannot tell a lie

Cliton - You cannot tell a lie

Like Cliton, you cannot tell a lie to save your life. And although your honesty is your greatest virtue, you should consider taking Dorante's course Introduction to Web Weaving 101 to gain at least a few art of deception skills. It might save you a slap in the face or two.

Congratulations! You can get 1/2 OFF the ticket prices for Santa Cruz Shakespeare's production of The Liar by David Ives. Good for July 25 at 2pm and July 26 at 8pm performances only. Use Promo Code SCSHALF. Redeem by calling the ticket office at 831-459-2159 or online at www.santacruztickets.com.

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