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They Call Me Mister Fry, a Funny and Profound Solo Show

Crown City Theatre @ St. Matthew's Church (11031 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, CA 91602)
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Jack Freiberger's They Call Me Mister Fry, a one-man show, is the funny yet poignant true story of a fifth-grade teacher from Indiana's first year in a South Central classroom... where the teacher becomes the student.

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The last date listed for They Call Me Mister Fry was Sunday March 1, 2009 / 2:00pm.

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11031 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-605-5685
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Mr. Fry was captivating from the beginning to the end. Funny, charming and very touching. Run, don't walk to get tickets before they sell out! A thoroughly enjoyable evening and I found myself wanting more when the show was over.
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Well-done, professional, and polished presentation. I will recommend it to my friends.
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This touching account of one teacher's struggle with himself and his students rings true. One-man shows are not always easy to sit through, but 'Mister Fry' keeps us engaged. More than just a commentary on the challenges faced by educators today, Fry brings colorful characters to life with humor, candor and raw emotion. Highly recommended for anyone who has ever been a teacher or a student, so pretty much everyone.
Written on Feb 08 2009

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I thought this show might be boring as some one-star-shows are, and I don't work in the educational system. But Mr. Fry is humorous and poignant. His stories are rich and the show moves along quickly. This isn't a one-man show; it's one man filled with multiple characters brought to life.
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More Information About They Call Me Mister Fry

Website

http://www.crowncitytheatre.com/shows/mrfry/index.htm

Quotes & Highlights

  • "As the writer, Freiberger has an ear for emotional nuance and comedic moments. As an  actor, Freiberger is a charmer." --Seal Beach Sun
  • "Freiberger wins over his audience and his real-life students... He masterfully portrays two problem students." --LA Weekly
  • "Solo performance is difficult to pull off, but Mr. Freiberger does it with style... He has a marvelous stage voice and tells a story that is fascinating as it is timely." --LATheatre.com
  • "Freiberger wants to share the profound impact of his experiences— and does so with passion an commitment. He speaks from his students' hearts and it affects ours." --Back Stage West
  • Read Goldstar member feedback from the recent Whitefire Theatre production of They Call Me Mister Fry.

Description

What happens when a white boy from Indiana ends up teaching fifth graders in South Central Los Angeles?  This must-see one-man show written by and starring Jack Fry (Freiberger) has been getting standing ovations before packed houses in New York and Los Angeles.

This funny yet poignant true story will have you laughing and crying for a teacher having to deal with students, the system, an alter ego King Arthur, and finally with his own fragile existence.

Join Crown City Theatre Company as they bring you this remarkable show that will renew your commitment to teachers, teaching and the future of our youth.