Nunsense – Torrance Theatre Company It’s like Altar Boyz but with “better music”. It’s a comedy routine by nuns that has heart and some poignant points to make about religion. If you get a chance, go check out Torrance’s production (CLOSING THIS WEEKEND – GET TICKETS NOW!) because it’s got (for my money at least) the funniest nuns ever to hit the comedy circuit! The Mystery of Edwin DROOOOOOOOOOOOOD The show is a play within a play based on an unfinished work by Charles Dickens. The meta-play providing the structure for The Mystery of Edwin Drood is that of an English performing troupe which was very fun…especially when you have the cast willing to get you a beer (unfortunately you have to reimburse them) and play cribbage with you (or at least pretend to play and asking how to play). Because it is an unfinished work, the performance troupe offers … Continue reading →

The best part of Rocky Horror Show (on stage) is audience participation.  While they were selling “Prop Bags” which added some audience element, it’s the callbacks that really do it.  According to one of the box office girls, there are enough in existence callbacks that you can just talk throughout the entire show (which is just annoying).  Luckily last night’s callbacks were just the tasteful fun ones.  Anytime Brad mentions the castle and its “phone”, say “Castles don’t have phones, asshole” Anytime Brad says, “Brad Majors”, say “Asshole”    If Brad takes off his glasses, say “Super asshole” Anytime Janet says, “Janet Weiss”, say “Slut” When Frank-n-furter pauses on the word anticipation during “Sweet Transvestite”, shout “Say it!”  Ask Frank-n-furter:      “What’s your favorite color?” (Act 1)        Last night’s response:  Magenta    “Where do you get your drugs?” (Act 1)        Last night’s response:  Columbia    “What do you put on your … Continue reading →