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Dale Easton's The Drunkard

Presented by Sam Bass Community Theatre at Sam Bass Community Theatre

September 21-October 13, 2007

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Dale Easton’s The Drunkard which pokes fun at the old meller-drammer and adds to the mix a generous dollop of vaudeville and burlesque comedy. Unlike any other melodrama, The Drunkard is best described as a funhouse version of the old melodrama combined with standup comedy, baggy-pants burlesque, improv and farce. And there is a traditional “olio” show featuring songs and vaudeville comedy following the melodrama itself. For 27 years, this show has been a staple in the midwest and now, for the first time ever, you have a chance to see this legendary laugh fest right here! Fun for the whole family... come out and hiss, boo and cheer!! A special treat for opening night only: see the restoration artists Karen Hastings and Phil Grecian in Olio entertainment that will be seen only on opening night and meet them after the show!!

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    Sam Bass Community Theatre

    600 North Lee Street
    Round Rock, TX 78680

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    Tickets: $15/General Admission, $13/Seniors,Students, Educators

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    September 21-October 13, 2007

    Times:
    Thursday-Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm

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    • Event Name: Dale Easton's The Drunkard
      "A Toast for The Drunkard"
      Review posted by: Helen Giraitis from Austin, TX, Sep 28, 2007
      

      How do you classify an audience participatory play where you boo and hiss at the villain and cheer for the underdog? Fun! This play might have made the temperance movement more successful only because... Expand

      How do you classify an audience participatory play where you boo and hiss at the villain and cheer for the underdog? Fun! This play might have made the temperance movement more successful only because it makes you laugh at all of the characters--the righteous tea-toting traveler, the small town business owner who starts up his own tavern, the villainous fiend who wants to take advantage of anything of value whether it be money or virtue, the town simpleton who is wiser than most, the not so adoring but faithful wife who stands by her husband, and the pitiful wife who always wishes for the yester-years. The drunkard's daughter serves as the pivotal point as her melodramatic attempts to bring her father home actually succeed beyond her expectations. There's are many funny vaudeville moments with great choreographed dying scenes by two characters. The after-show ('olio') is also quite enjoyable with skits, the female cast dancing while one of the cast sings 'ain't she sweet' and solos. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Dale Easton's The Drunkard
      "A Toast for The Drunkard"
      Review posted by: Helen Giraitis from Austin, TX, Sep 28, 2007
      

      How do you classify an audience participatory play where you boo and hiss at the villain and cheer for the underdog? Fun! This play might have made the temperance movement more successful only because... Expand

      How do you classify an audience participatory play where you boo and hiss at the villain and cheer for the underdog? Fun! This play might have made the temperance movement more successful only because it makes you laugh at all of the characters--the righteous tea-toting traveler, the small town business owner who starts up his own tavern, the villainous fiend who wants to take advantage of anything of value whether it be money or virtue, the town simpleton who is wiser than most, the not so adoring but faithful wife who stands by her husband, and the pitiful wife who always wishes for the yester-years. The drunkard's daughter serves as the pivotal point as her melodramatic attempts to bring her father home actually succeed beyond her expectations. There's are many funny vaudeville moments with great choreographed dying scenes by two characters. The after-show ('olio') is also quite enjoyable with skits, the female cast dancing while one of the cast sings 'ain't she sweet' and solos. Collapse

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