Abe and His Coconuts: a New Comedy of Intrigue and Romance at The MET Theatre
The MET Theatre (1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029)
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The last date listed for Abe and His Coconuts was Thursday October 29, 2009 / 8:00pm (Preview).
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Description
Here’s a ghost story of sorts that Lands at the MET Theatre just in time for “Halloween.” King Abe Mohammad is the deposed ruler of a Middle Eastern kingdom. One reason his foes are so angry with him is the fact of his unusual heritage: His late father was an Arab monarch, his mother an Israeli Jew. International politics also enters into things, which means it’s about money: He’s one of the richest men in the world, a billionaire.
A beautiful real estate agent finds him a haven in Hawaii. There he will be attended by a harem/staff of beautiful women and an imposing Arab bodyguard. The joint, however, is apparently haunted, and after contact with a ghost, Abe decides to devote his wealth to the creation of a man-made island, to become a home for tens of thousands of impoverished refugees from around the world.
Things start happening at an accelerated pace. Abe falls for Cheryl, the real estate agent. Can he trust her? Is there some shadowy government presence pulling his strings? Can his outlandish scheme to use his vast wealth to rescue humanity actually succeed? Will his love for Cheryl endure? Will someone kill him first?
MET Artistic Director L. Flint Esquerra helms a script by Benjamin Benedict. Michael Butler, whose crediits include “Pope Joan,” the MET Theatre production of “Hair” and the original Broadway production of “Hair,” produces Benedict’s new comedy.
The cast includes (in alphabetical order) Sila Agavale, Gregg Brown, Crystal Castillo, Victoria Hanlin, Kurt Hargan, Liz McGeever, Lonye Perrine, Chris Reinacher, John Smith, and Natalie Victoria.
Set design: Brent Mason. Costume design: Dawn Worrall. Lighting Design: Sergio Escobar. Production stage manager: Melina Franks.
There’s plenty of laughs, intrigue, romance and (given that King Abe Mohammad surrounds himself with beautiful women) plenty of sex appeal in this comedy about a royal guy with the biggest dreams in the world.
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The MET Theatre has built a reputation for producing varied works, ranging from the experimental and raw to the traditional and classic. Productions have included Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class, Murray Mednick's Scar (starring Ed Harris) and Beth Henley's Control Freaks (starring Holly Hunter, Carol Kane and Bill Pullman).