Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi from Hollywood Fight Club
Hollywood Fight Club Theater (6767 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028)
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The last date listed for Corpus Christi was Tuesday September 23, 2008 / 8:00pm.
6 Goldstar Member Reviews
Steven Stanley
Though Hollywood Fight Club's production didn't match MCCV's breakout hit (on its way to New York after many months in L.A., and sold-out performances in San Francisco, Edinburgh, and Dublin), I enjoyed it nonetheless. Just to hear McNally's words and go on that journey again made it special. Beautiful Tavi Stutz, as Joshua, is quite good in the first act, but needs to dig deeper as Joshua's life nears its end. Still, he has a look of goodness and purity about him that makes him a very good choice for the role. I also liked Jeff Castle's work as Judas. There are a couple standout performances in the supporting cast (David Schifilliti, Chioke DMachi), and others who have some very effective moments (including Mike Ball, Kerry Clemens, Mario Kenyon, Tom Krause). Two of the actors appear out of their depth, but that's not surprising considering the difficulty of casting this particular play in this type of theatrical setting. It was interesting seeing a totally different staging from MCCV's, and considering the very tight quarters for a cast of 13, it was a challenge mostly well met. Clemens, the lone female cast member, seems out of place (despite excellent work). Either cast Corpus Christi all male (as the original was) or mixed (with at least 3 women in the cast) as in MCCV's production. It is obvious that the cast is committed to the project, and it was a sell-out house. This production loses a lot of the humor of the MCCV production, mostly a matter of timing, a shame because there are laughs just waiting to happen. Still, I'm very glad that I went, because Corpus Christi is an extraordianry piece of theater, with one of the most powerful endings you're lokely to see. At least half of the cast are actors whose work I'd definitely like to see more of, especially Stutz and Schifilliti. A solid B for this production.Written on Sep 10 2008
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steven
Tavi embodies Jesus aka Joshua. He alone is worth the show.Written on Aug 25 2008
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Douglas Campbell
Fantastic script. I have always been a Terrance McNally fan and wanted to see this production. As a striaght male I can fully appreciate the message of love and tolerance. I thought the two lead actors were very good. However, the rest of the cast need seasoning, a little over the top. James the Least, needs diction lessons. Still a brave production of a difficult play.Written on Sep 17 2008
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Theatre Fan
This is a very ambitious production to put on in such a small space. Though the first act seemed to drag some, the show was thought provoking and worth seeing, especially if you've not had the chance to see this done before. Special mention to Mike Ball for a very good job in covering multiple roles. As well, the actors playing Judas and Joshua delivered well in their roles. It was clear some of the actors were new to the stage but in an ensemble piece like this it didn't take away from the overall experience. The staging was minimal and somewhat lame but given the space not unexpected. Next time though I'd like to see this production done on a larger space with real sets and see what some of these actors are capable of.Written on Aug 27 2008
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More Information About Corpus Christi
Description
The play also shows Jesus' administration of gay marriage between two of the Apostles, an obvious hot topic right now in the state of California. McNally, a gay man, received death threats when it first opened in the U.S.
About the Ticket Supplier: Hollywood Fight Club
The Hollywood Fight Club (HFC) is committed to providing passionate, ambitious artists and visionaries with a cooperative environment where they can develop their crafts, promote their individual talents, and showcase distinct work.
Founded in 2002 by former Golden Gloves boxer David Danino, the Hollywood Fight Club is a feisty start-up, co-op theater, feature film, music video, and commercial production company created and run by actors that has gained a reputation for producing cutting-edge original works as well as contemporary classics that pack a powerful punch.
Housed in a funky 51-seat theater, HFC has staged a flurry of productions since 2002, ranging from such daring original works as L.A. Twister to reproductions of theater classics, including Tribute to the Honeymooners.