World Premiere Comedy The Illustrious Birth of Padraic T. Duffy
Stage 52 Playhouse (5299 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016)
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A wildly creative play with a cheeky, Alice in wonderland-like feel to it. The show had plenty of laughs and was well written, directed, and acted.Written on Jul 27 2009
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I agree. If you want to laugh out loud often, see this show. Some intriguing ideas presented as well. Enjoy!Written on Jul 27 2009
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Wonderful cast. Very funny in an absurdist way. Can't believe more people don't know about it.Written on Aug 03 2009
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This was by far one of the funniest plays I have seen in a long time. The self-reflexive quality and over the top humor had me laughing so hard I was crying.Written on Jul 27 2009
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More Information About The Illustrious Birth of Padraic T. Duffy
Website
http://www.echotheatercompany.com/
Description
The Echo Theater Company presents the world of premiere of The Illustrious Birth of Padraic T. Duffy, a new comedy by local playwright, Padraic Duffy, directed by Echo Theater Company artistic director Chris Fields.
Jay wants to be a writer. There’s only one problem: his family is completely functional. As his loving parents try to support him by destroying their marriage, Jay becomes enmeshed in a power struggle between Jerry Brown and a pro football player who are both convinced Jay is the second coming of Padraic T. Duffy and will save the world. And what an odd world it is, where Linda Ronstadt can be your maid, Richard Nixon your writing teacher, and Jesus can really, really hate cats. Illustrious Birth is an absurdist romp that explores the inherent hubris and joy of writing and what makes us who we are.
Directed by award-winning theater director, Chris Fields, The Illustrious Birth of Padraic T. Duffy will feature Josh Brener, Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”), Brett DelBuono (“The Cleaner”), Brendan Hunt, Rod McLachlan, John Prosky (“Medium”, “True Blood”), Lauren Lee Santos, Jeremy Shranko, Ozborne Williams and Alicia Wollerton.
The award-winning production team includes: set design is by Caitlin Lainhoff, lighting design by Jeremy Pivnick, sound design is by Drew Dalzell, and costume design is by Audrey Eisner. The show will be produced for the Echo by Lauren Bass & Chris Fields.
*Cast and crew current at time of publication. Subject to change without notice.
About the Ticket Supplier: The Echo Theater Company
The Echo Theater Company is a group of actors, writers, directors, and producers dedicated to developing and presenting the work of playwrights on all levels. The company has produced award-winning premiere productions of Bedfellows by Herman Daniel Farrell lll, The Median Strip by Richard Strand, Home Grown by Rick Cleveland, A Devil Inside by David Lindsay-Abaire, Bryan Davidson's War Music (which won 2003 Ovation Awards for Best World Premiere Play and Best Ensemble, as well as being chosen by the Geffen Theatre to open its 2004 season), and Paul Zimmerman's Pigs and Bugs.