They Call Me Mister Fry: Hit Solo Show About Teacher in South Central L.A.
Lounge Theatre, On the corner of Santa Monica and El Centro (6201 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038)
Jack Fry presents his solo show They Call Me Mister Fry at the Lounge Theatre. A hit at venues across Los Angeles and at festivals around the country, Mister Fry is the story of Fry's first year as a fifth-grade teacher in South Central Los Angeles. Alternately hilarious and poignant, the show tells the story of Fry's relationships with two challenging students, his journey through the bowels of big-city bureaucracy, and his efforts to find his place in the world. The show was selected as an Encore Winner at the 2011 Boulder Fringe Festival.
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On the corner of Santa Monica and El Centro,
6201 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles,
CA
90038
323-469-9988
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Parking is on the street so leave early to find good parking.
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Excellent writing, direction, & acting! As a teacher I recognized the honest portrayal of characters and situations and yet was gripped in surprising ways I had not expected. As someone with a background in theater I can guarantee others will be touched and moved by this presentation!Written on Oct 20 2011
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Elizabeth King
Written on Oct 17 2011
“They Call Me Mr. Fry,” moved from laughter - through tears - and ended in triumph. Jack Fry gave a masterful performance as a struggling teacher, as well as portraying his young, often unruly charges their parents and the school’s administration and facility. I attended a performance with a diverse group; a teacher, a principal, a pianist, an artist and a writer. We all loved the play! It was a transformational evening of theater. I left feeling hopeful and intensely moved. It managed to be both truthful and great theater, a rare treat. I recommend it without reservation.
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Philip Wade
A gripping story that every student,teacher and [parent should see.Written on Oct 11 2011
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A real tour de force. I thoroughly enjoyed this one man show which captured the pitfalls and hard-won rewards of teaching in an educational war zone.Written on Oct 10 2011
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More Information About They Call Me Mister Fry
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Quotes & Highlights
- Check out Goldstar member reviews of the show's run at FanaticSalon in Culver City.
- "On stage, Mister Fry makes the grade!" --Los Angeles Times
- "Jack Fry is the Patch Adams of education, the highest quality of Off Broadway theatre" --LA Examiner
- Critic's Pick for Best of the Fest --Capital Fringe
- "Gritty but hopeful" --Curtain Up New York
- "A must see" --socal.com
- "A talented blend of comedy and emotion" --Valley Scene Magazine
- "Freiberger wins over his audience ... he masterfully plays two problem students." --LA Weekly, GO!
- "By all means see it and leave inspired!" --Our Town New York (Theater Pick of the Week)
- "This production has enough heart, audacity, and originality to stand out from the crowd mainly because of the artistry of Jack Fry." --dctheaterscene.com
- "Intense and intimate...many laughs..." --NUVO
- "They Call Me Mister Fry is directed by my first director Jeff Michalski, so you know it's got to be good." --Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report
- See Goldstar member reviews of They Call Me Mister Fry's successful New York run at Comic Strip Live.