THE 2ND SPACE THEATRE
Good Company Players offers up IS HE DEAD? at their 2nd Space Theatre June 18 through August 9.
The local premiere is by no less a comic writer than Mark Twain, as adapted by David Ives. The unproduced play was discovered not long ago and first produced on Broadway in 2007. Starving artist Jean-Francois Millet and his friends cook up a scheme to fake Millet's death so his paintings will sell.
The hoax grows even more complicated - and more fun - when Millet decides to turn up as his own sister to get the closest possible look at the action. IS HE DEAD? has knockabout physical comedy as well as Twain's trademark wit - and a touch of satire in its wry look at the world art market.
The Cast Danielle Jorn plays his understandably confused fiancee, and Elizabeth Stoeckel, Patrick Allan Tromborg and Larry Mattox add nimble support. Filling out the cast in delightful comic turns are Donna Beavers, Barbara Kus and Brian Rhea.
In a show the New York critics called "simply nutsy" (the Post), "Infectiously happy" (the Times), and full of "comic ingenuity" (the Sun), Good Company aims to have the perfect frothy romp for summer! Showtimes & Prices IS HE DEAD? will play at The 2nd Space June 18 through August 9. The show plays at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, with ticket prices for all performances $16.00 general admission $15.00 for students and seniors. The 2nd Space Theatre is at 928 E. Olive Avenue, at Olive and Van Ness. For reservations and info, please call (559)266-0660. TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
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