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Down the Drain

Presented by Imagine That Productions at Hyde Park Theatre

August 11-August 28, 2011

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Imagine That presents its latest production, Down the Drain at Hyde Park Theatre, written

and directed by A. John Boulanger.

 

After the successful premiere of House of Several Stories, Boulanger teams up again with

Austin sweethearts Martin Burke and Meredith McCall for the development of a new

play, Down the Drain. The cast also includes Breanna Stogner [last seen in Boulanger’s

A Writer’s Vision(s)] and Judd Farris. Costume design by Jillan Hanel; set design by Ia

Enstera.

 

Synopsis:

When an earthquake in China (coupled with a bottle of vodka) forces Teddy to his

bathroom floor, he doesn’t think his life could sink any lower. And then it does.

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    Hyde Park Theatre

    511 West 43rd Street
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets:

    $15 general admission
    
    $20 reserved seating
    
    
    
    $25 Special champagne opening on Friday,
    
    August 12

    Info Phone: 512-618-0989

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    August 11-August 28, 2011

    Times:
    

    Thursday-Saturday 8pm
    
    Sunday 2pm

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    • Event Name: Down the Drain
      "See "Down the Drain" before it Closes!"
      Review posted by: pamelab1437 from 1, Aug 21, 2011
      

      It is for gems like these that some of us become addicted to Theater. Like gambling addicts, we continue to attend plays because we never know when there will be another ‘pay-off.’ “Down the... Expand

      It is for gems like these that some of us become addicted to Theater. Like gambling addicts, we continue to attend plays because we never know when there will be another ‘pay-off.’ “Down the Drain,” a new play written and directed by Austin’s own A. John Boulanger, is one of those great payoffs. He admits that he wrote this script especially for Martin Burke and Meredith McCall. The first act is so funny, I laughed so hard that I was in tears. Martin Burke pulled out all the stops and rode the emotions of his character like some kind of extreme roller coaster. The second act felt darker and more mysterious, and the audience was unsure whether Burke’s character was rooted in reality or sinking quickly into psychotic paranoia. The ending surprised me, but perhaps you will figure it out faster than I did. The other actors did a great job as well. The program reports that Boulanger is working on three new scripts slated to premiere in 2012. We in Austin can’t wait! Collapse

    • Event Name: Down the Drain
      "Great writing and brilliant acting... What could be better??"
      Review posted by: derekj4 from 1, Aug 15, 2011
      

      I attended opening night of this new work by one of Austin's best local playwrights, starring what I consider to be Austin's premiere performers. John Boulanger has assembled a veritable who's who of... Expand

      I attended opening night of this new work by one of Austin's best local playwrights, starring what I consider to be Austin's premiere performers. John Boulanger has assembled a veritable who's who of local theatre with the incomparable talents of Martin Burke, Meredith McCall, Breanna Stogner, and Judd Farris. The premise of the play surrounds Ted (Martin Burke) "trapped" in his bathroom, contemplating his life, and trying to understand his inexplicable ability to communicate with Ivy (Meredith McCall) through the plumbing. The honesty of the performances of the actors, a thought-provoking and humorous script, and the simplicity and intimacy of the space make this production a true must-see. As the curtain speech accurately (and hilariously) conveys, the stars of this show are Martin and Meredith, both of whom enthrall the audience. However, I would be remiss if I didn't give special mention to Breanna, who portrays multiple characters with such ease and talent it's scary. Go see this! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Down the Drain
      "See "Down the Drain" before it Closes!"
      Review posted by: pamelab1437 from 1, Aug 21, 2011
      

      It is for gems like these that some of us become addicted to Theater. Like gambling addicts, we continue to attend plays because we never know when there will be another ‘pay-off.’ “Down the... Expand

      It is for gems like these that some of us become addicted to Theater. Like gambling addicts, we continue to attend plays because we never know when there will be another ‘pay-off.’ “Down the Drain,” a new play written and directed by Austin’s own A. John Boulanger, is one of those great payoffs. He admits that he wrote this script especially for Martin Burke and Meredith McCall. The first act is so funny, I laughed so hard that I was in tears. Martin Burke pulled out all the stops and rode the emotions of his character like some kind of extreme roller coaster. The second act felt darker and more mysterious, and the audience was unsure whether Burke’s character was rooted in reality or sinking quickly into psychotic paranoia. The ending surprised me, but perhaps you will figure it out faster than I did. The other actors did a great job as well. The program reports that Boulanger is working on three new scripts slated to premiere in 2012. We in Austin can’t wait! Collapse

    • Event Name: Down the Drain
      "Great writing and brilliant acting... What could be better??"
      Review posted by: derekj4 from 1, Aug 15, 2011
      

      I attended opening night of this new work by one of Austin's best local playwrights, starring what I consider to be Austin's premiere performers. John Boulanger has assembled a veritable who's who of... Expand

      I attended opening night of this new work by one of Austin's best local playwrights, starring what I consider to be Austin's premiere performers. John Boulanger has assembled a veritable who's who of local theatre with the incomparable talents of Martin Burke, Meredith McCall, Breanna Stogner, and Judd Farris. The premise of the play surrounds Ted (Martin Burke) "trapped" in his bathroom, contemplating his life, and trying to understand his inexplicable ability to communicate with Ivy (Meredith McCall) through the plumbing. The honesty of the performances of the actors, a thought-provoking and humorous script, and the simplicity and intimacy of the space make this production a true must-see. As the curtain speech accurately (and hilariously) conveys, the stars of this show are Martin and Meredith, both of whom enthrall the audience. However, I would be remiss if I didn't give special mention to Breanna, who portrays multiple characters with such ease and talent it's scary. Go see this! Collapse

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