Murder on the Pacific Diamond review: Skilled improv makes for killer laughs
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Best known for their improvisation, the Sparrow Men shine brightest when they digress from this whodunit script.
Best known for their improvisation, the Sparrow Men shine brightest when they digress from this whodunit script.
A top notch local cast brings impeccable comic timing and wonderful slapstick to the classic comedy.
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