Humor Abuse: Lorenzo Pisoni of Pickle Family Circus' Story
A.C.T., near the corner of Geary and Mason (415 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for Humor Abuse was Sunday August 19, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from man about town
view more less of this reviewI've gladly given this 5 stars, not because it's a magnificent play, but because by its simplicity and grace, it thoroughly satisfies. It's a crowd-pleasing evening. It fully accomplishes what it intends to. Nothing less. Nothing more.
Remarkably sincere, poignant, tender, honest, respectful and very FUNNY---if you like good physical clowning. I highly recommend it. Lorenzo is a charmer.
star this review starred report as inappropriateEntertaining, yet thoughtful; very funny, but very touching. I would recommend this to absolutely everyone.
star this review starred report as inappropriateLet me start by saying I hate clowns. Not afraid of them like some people, I just have not traditionally found them funny. Lorenzo, who claims to not be funny, was very enjoyable. I wish I'd gone earlier in the run so I could spread word how fun this show was. He's a very engaging performer with an entirely unique story to tell.
star this review starred report as inappropriateYes, it is a comedy but there is a wonderful blend of family turmoil and/or angst that gives the audience a peek behind the famed Pickle Family Circus. Lorenzo's jokes, pratfalls, and antics are a bonus and help shape the story.
I highly recommend this play for everyone - though probably not a great "kids" show other than the four extended "clowning" portions.
NO INTERMISSION - 1 1/2 hours
More Information About Humor Abuse
Website
http://www.act-sf.org/1213/humorabuse/index.html
Quotes & Highlights
- "A tour de force of physical comedy [and] a gift to the Bay Area." --San Francisco Chronicle (highest rating)
- "Spellbinding and wickedly funny ... one of the most entertaining stage shows of the year" --BeyondChron
- "Thoroughly endearing . . . perfectly orchestrated [and] surprisingly tender." --San Jose Mercury News
- "Hilarious ... Pisoni is a master of comic timing." --San Francisco Examiner
- "Surprising, funny, and entirely theatrical. Other solo performers take note: you can describe your troubled childhood, but can you do it with balloons?" --Variety
- "A heartfelt story of a son looking for what makes his father tick" --Associated Press
- "I can completely recommend running away and joining Lorenzo Pisoni's circus for an evening." --Broadway World
Description
In this hilarious stage memoir filled with stupendous physical feats, Pisoni takes us under the big top with the incredible true story of growing up as the youngest member of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circus. Celebrating the complicated, no-holds-barred life of a performer, Pisoni shows off the tricks of the trade he learned from his father, Pickle cofounder Larry Pisoni. A hilarious and heartfelt event that will delight audiences of all ages, Humor Abuse dazzles with unforgettable stories and mesmerizing routines—all performed by the "one-man whirlwind" (WOR Radio) Lorenzo Pisoni.
The show runs 80 minutes with no intermission.