They Call Me Mister Fry, a Funny and Profound Solo Show
FanaticSalon (Culver City, CA)
Rated 4.0 by 2 members who went.
Jack Freiberger's They Call Me Mister Fry, a one-man show, is the funny yet poignant true story of a fifth-grade teacher from Indiana's first year in a South Central classroom... where the teacher becomes the student.
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This Broadway hit musical, based on the beloved holiday tale, features the classic tunes "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." The production stars John Larroquette (Night Court) as the narrator "Old Max" and Stefan Karl (Nick Jr.'s Lazy Town) as The Grinch. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, breathing new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of the Holiday Season. Learn More
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Quotes & Highlights
- "Freiberger wins over his audience and his real-life students... He masterfully portrays two problem students." --LA Weekly
- "Jack Fry is the Patch Adams of Eductaion, the highest quality of Off Broadway theatre" --LA Examiner
- "this production had enough heart, audacity, and originality to stand out from the crowd, mainly because of the artistry of Jack Fry" --dctheatrescene.com
- Critic's Pick for Best of the Fest --Capital Fringe
- "Gritty but hopeful" --Curtain Up New York
- " A must see" --So Cal.com
- "A talented blend of comedy and emotion" --Valley Scene Magazine
More Information
Website: http://www.misterfry.com
What happens when a white boy from Indiana ends up teaching fifth graders in South Central Los Angeles? This must-see one-man show written by and starring Jack Fry (Freiberger) has been getting standing ovations before packed houses in New York and Los Angeles.
This funny yet poignant true story will have you laughing and crying for a teacher having to deal with students, the system, an alter ego King Arthur, and finally with his own fragile existence.