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awake: Hip-Hop Artist Joe Hernandez-Kolski's New Solo Work

Bootleg Theater (2220 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057)
1474254-awake-072711
Full Price:
$15.00 - $20.00
Our Price:
$7.50 - $10.00*
4.0 by 8 members
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Multidimensional actor/comedian/def poet Joe Hernández-Kolski premieres his highly-anticipated new solo production, awake, at Bootleg Theatre. The show is the follow-up to Joe's critically acclaimed production, You Wanna Piece of Me? -- a work that received a glowing review in The New York Times. The Polish-Mexican Chicago native describes awake as an intimate stage performance incorporating spoken-word poetry, comedy, dance, and traditional storytelling to describe growing up in a modern world in flux. The show takes an in-depth look into Joe's psyche as it gets pushed to its limits during his struggles with the typical problems that go along with being a single man: the breakups, the career choices, and the bittersweet realization that life is tough, unpredictable and sometimes unfair. He tells his story based on his unique multicultural perspective, and always with great humor.

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The last date listed for awake was Saturday August 27, 2011 / 8:00pm.

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Bootleg Theater
2220 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Website
213-389-3856
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Goldstar Member Tips

  • on Where to Park
    Plentty of free street parking & i believe parking behind theatre
  • on Where to Eat
    Great selection of beers and wines at bar (they may have had hard liquor)
  • on What to Wear
    Casual/comfortable.

5 Goldstar Member Reviews

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One mans story of accepting where he is at this point in his life. An outstanding performance HBO worthy! Do not miss this production!
Written on Aug 20 2011

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As described, this was a one man show, which I thought would be interesting. My girlfriend and I showed up, excited for the show. However almost instantly, we were turned off by the awkward performance. Per the show plot, you would think that you would feel like you can experience Joe's life growing up, but instead, it was a bunch of ridiculous acts staged throughout his life. What a waste of our $10 each and time...major disappointment.
Written on Sep 28 2011

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The Bootleg performance space is larger than expected and very comfortable seats. Parking was easy. The show was very inventive and enlightening. Strong work from Joe as well as the Direction and Design team. Worth seeing.
Written on Aug 22 2011

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Worth it. Unexpected vignettes and scenes of sly humor, sometimes touching.
Written on Aug 19 2011

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Website

http://www.bootlegtheater.org/theater.html

Description

Directed by Benjamin Byron Davis

Joe Hernández-Kolski has performed all over the country, opening for everyone from comedian Carlos Mencia to Grammy-winning artists like Ozomatli and legendary musician John Mellencamp. He has quickly established quite a reputation for himself among many influential circles. His previous works have received accolades from leaders in both entertainment and academia. The Princeton graduate’s shows have often been described as part John Lequizamo and part George Carlin, which he considers the highest of compliments.