Skot
Hess' New One-Man Comedy, "Talent" Extended through August
23rd
Skot Hess follows the
success of his award-winning solo show, "BJ: The Trail of a Transgendered
Country Singing Star" (NYC Fringe Fest 1999) with "Talent," a hysterical
comedy set in a New York talent agency. Shows are 10:00 pm every Friday
at THE DUPLEX (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/).
There is a $10 cover + 2 drink minimum. The production is directed
by Stephen Miller and Lori Sutherland.
"Talent" is the story
of Ida Parker, the wacky agent who discovered BJ at a strip club in
Mr. Hess' previous show, driven by the Parker family philosophy that
everyone has a hidden talent whether they know it or not. In the show,
Mr. Skot continues to amaze and delight audiences as he seamlessly
slips in and out of the whole cast of characters and their connected
lives.
In addition to literally
"discovering" new stars each night in the audience, Ida Parker introduces
you to her hot new client roster (most were uncovered in NYC shelters
and psych wards) including: Roy, a homeless shelter slop cook who
has realized his dream of being a Vegas comic/Taco cart vendor; Lady
Shouldknow, a blind psych ward spiritualist who turned the voices
in her head into a hit TV show; Aunt Shanitz, Ida's wild old Auntie
who taught her the secret of uncovering peoples' hidden gifts; and
several other unique and wonderful ex-cons and wanderers. To prepare
for the roles, Hess conducted impromptu talent shows at New York City
homeless shelters, psych wards and even Riker's Island (where he received
several dinner date proposals).
"Talent" is the first
show presented by the newly formed Nutty Cluster Co., and is co-directed
by company members Stephen Miller and Lori Sutherland, who have both
worked extensively as actors/producers in theatre, television and
film. The show is produced by Bob Gray and Partners In Progress Inc.,
which produced Hess' first show to critical acclaim.
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