10.10 Post 9.11: Laughter in the Aftermath
presented by Adam Sharp
Showtimes
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 8:30 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 3 @ 8:30 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Tue., Aug. 5 @ 10:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 10 @ 1:00 p.m.
Show details
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Proscenium
Duration: 60 minutes
For ages 14+
Written by Adam Sharp
Website: http://www.myspace.com/1010post911
Genres: Queer Content, Comedy, Political
Warnings: Sexual Content
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Me like-y long time
by Bryan Logan Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show cracked my sh*t up. I was laughing from the begining to the end. For every fumble, it had 20 other great moments to fill in it's place.
good performers, bad script
by Peter Dowd Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
This show had its weak points but luckily it had very strong points to cover the bad up, I'll start with the good. From the moment Andrew Kraft came on stage the audience laughed, every character he played was hilarious. Another strong point was Michael Bruckmueller's character in the second scene, pure gold. I will definitely be contacting these two in the near future. Then their were the low points, Adam Sharp wrote and directed the show and was in it too, which is not a problem, except I felt he was miss cast in many of the roles. He had the most stage time when he was clearly the weakest actor. I also found it hard to understand some of the performers especially in Nevermore and a lot of the jokes were very dated. This show could have easily been a top show for this year if it had just been a little more current. All things said I did laugh a lot and would recommend seeing it.
Might have been funnier in 2003
by Dave Romm Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
Painfully bad opening skits drag down the better material at the end. The parody of "The Raven" nearly worked, though the only really good sketch was the last one, "Terrorism's Gays" with the Rev. Graham Cracker and some flaming stereotypes. Two and a half stars rounded down for stale political references. A Shockwave Radio Theater Review.
Longer reviews with pictures at Baron Dave's LiveJournal.
Thank you for a show like this!
by Greg Hammond Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Bawdy, silly, and slightly on the offensive side - if you can't take a joke - but smart and with a point. This show was great. Sharp is the backbone of this production in his roles and I love his script as well. The other actors fill the cast out nicely and I have to say that I have fallen in love... her name is "Nevermore". Bethany Simmons was wonderful in that scene - hilarious and creepy. AJ Sass goes onstage with so much intensity in his roles that he could have done the entire show by himself. A normal person would have a heart attack onstage doing what he's doing at the quality he does it. I loved his USA Sam character but his smaller roles also really command attention. Michael Bruckmueller was amaizing as Apostle Steve in the "The Good, the Bad..." skit. He rocked that scene out and then made it drink cool-aid.
LOL! OMFG!
by Allyson Daniels Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
While the timing of this show may seem a bit late in the Bush era, I still got a huge thrill. All of the scenes and the issues they cover are relevant today, even the more dated ones like "The Raven" spoof called "Nevermore" (my personal favorite) about the mass hysteria and fear of terrorism that followed 9/11. Another favorite scene was "Dubya Quixote". The analogy between Bush chasing terrorists and Don Quixote chasing windmills is a great parallel. The entire cast was wonderful and I never felt a lagging in the energy of the show. This was an hour that flew by... in a good way.
Shining moments
by Liz Capouch Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Each of the five pieces had some truly funny moments (Sharp even *looks* like Dubya!), but my two favs were the last two: "Nevermore" and "Terrorism's Gay." "Nevermore" was well-executed in both writing and acting, but it would have been near-perfect with some better enunciation on the part of Simmons, so the truly stellar parody writing could fully shine. "Terrorism's Gay" gets a little too close to the truth in some of its elements, but in closing, brings the audience back to the absurd. Worth a watch!
Fear, Quixote & Queer
by dixie treichel Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Thanks for giving it a go. Some fun ideas and laughs. You have to be careful with stereotype humor -it usually is a yawner when not skillfully done. "The Raven" skit was excellent-more like this please--It's ok2Bgay-too overdone--and the other parodies had some giggles-Dubya Quixote & Mid-east side story.....all the actors did a good job--
Worth Seeing.
by Benjamin Egerman Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show, a collection of 5 short scenes, each one a biting satire of various aspects of right-wing thinking, is definitely worth going out to see. Some of the scenes are a bit clumsy at times, but it is made up for with solid performances and great comedic timing by all those involved. Look out for a hilarious send-up of Intelligent Design proponents and a brilliantly clever rewrite of "the Raven."
A fun show with biting satire.
by Nate Melcher Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This is a fun show with biting commentary on the fear-based state of post-9/11 America. Even if some of the points of view feel familiar (W. is stupid, Israel and Palestine hate each other, etc.) they're presented in fresh ways that add their own commentary on the issues. Adam Sharp has written a piece worth watching and the cast is clearly having a good time onstage. Cast standout is Andy Kraft as a young man in love with the wrong woman.
Honest Nitpicks: Jennifer Oman seems underused and some dialogue is too rushed to understand. This last point is unfortunate because I know I'm missing jokes because of it. Thankfully, there are plenty of jokes to go around.
It's Been Seven Years
by Ryan Grimes Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
To start, let me say that I think this show is a very important show for people to see...in Kansas, where it was originally workshopped. However, seven years after 9/11, the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival may not be the most appropriate venue for these pieces because the material seems dated and Adam Sharp is basically preaching to the choir.
This is not to say, however, that I didn't laugh - a lot - at interesting writing and excellent performances. The writing of "Nevermore" was brilliant; however, I couldn't understand most of what Bethany Simmons said, so I think the intended effect was a bit lost on me. Performance highlights include Andrew Kraft's Abraham in "Mid-East Side Story", Michael Bruckmueller's Apostle Steve in "The Good, the Bad...", and Lesley J. Rice's Brandy in "Terrorism's Gay". However, I do have to say this last piece left a little to be desired. I think it's great when straight people throw us gays a bone and create a piece about how it's "OK 2 Be Gay" (which, again, is a little dated for the Twin Cities, one of the most accepting metro areas in the country), but some of the gay stereotypes were just a little...awkward...and, truth be told, a true fag hag would never be as hot as Lesley J. Rice (and would *definitely* not have those legs).
In all, I enjoyed myself. I just think Adam Sharp should look into getting this show into the RNC next month - that's the audience that really needs to see it.
Laugh out loud funny!
by Ty Sleck Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show is hilarious and a lot of fun. I'm taking friends back to see it again!
Less Screaming Please
by Kale Ganann Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Cute, with a few nice pieces (especially their read on 'The Raven'). There's no political insights you'll gain here that you couldn't have gotten from The Daily Show... in fact, you'll get better ones there. That said, you will laugh and smile and have a decent time.
Well, up until the last act, in which all of the cast members start wailing like banshees and causing ear-splitting noise even to those halfway back in the theater.
Alright, if a little annoying, and not a bad way to kill an hour.
KICK@SS!!!!!
by Deanne McDonald Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Very funny.
laughed my ass off!
by sharon baker Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
all the actors played their parts to the nines!
it's definitely shouty, but i loved it!
This is why I Fringe
by Mark Long Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
The show is very funny most of the time. The low points are managed by the eagerness and abilities of the cast. My Fringe would not be complete without an over-the-top political show, and this doesn't fail.
Dubya Quixote could have his own sitcom--Pathetically funny!
Nevermore is a fascinating spin on Poe from the head of the scared suburban soccer mom--Relevant, creepy, funny.
Lotza sound 'n' fury
by Lynn Cross Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Not overly original political/social commentary, but the sparkling performances do signify something: great futures for the performers. Dubya was particularly winsome, in his own special way.
absolutly hilarious
by Ricky Athertom Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
'nuff said
I thoroughly enjoyed this show
by Peder Rice Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
While audience members will be quick to notice several missteps (voices are at times poorly articulated and some jokes are dated), the bright moments far outweigh the negatives. Several scenes are downright uproarious, with great physical comedy and several very clever setups. The audience all seemed to enjoy the play and left with a smile. 8/10.
