LAST OF THE BOYS
By Steven Dietz
Steven Dietz, a Steinberg New Play Award finalist for this play, says LAST OF THE BOYS “is less a history of the (Vietnam) war and more a history of the men and women who survived it and who have to survive it on a daily basis.” The result of this fierce, funny, haunted story is an examining of identities and of the lasting mark history puts on those who experience deadly conflict, both directly and indirectly. In a time when we have yet to realize how the current war will mark history and each of our lives, LAST OF THE BOYS brings the experience of another generation forward holding a mirror, and in its reflection a stark reminder of the reality of life after battle.
An Alley Mainstage production.
Directed by Buffie Main.
KILLADELPHIA
“one-man mixtape of a city”
Written and performed by Sean Christopher Lewis
In the summer of 2008, it was often said that Philadelphia had “more bodies than days.” The city was in the midst of a murder epidemic that put it on par with some third world countries. Determined to take an unflinching look at the causes of the crime rate and its effect on the community, playwright/performer Sean Christopher Lewis introduces us to the inmates of Graterford Prison—men employed to beautify the city even as they serve out life sentences. The voices of the prisoners, their victims, Mayor Nutter, local rappers, conservative talk show hosts, trauma surgeons, and the citizens of the City of Brotherly Love crowd the stage to say their piece. Played by Lewis, a performer described by the New York Press as “explicitly authentic,” these voices combine with a shocking document of life in America’s toughest town. The stunning result is “Killadelphia: mixtape of a city.”
“KILLADELPHIA wins 2010 Smith Prize for Drama” — Los Angeles Times
“…A must-see evening of theatre … an epic … a satisfying one-man symphony.” — NY Theatre dot com
“5 Stars… in a year of amazing theater KILLADELPHIA leaves the rest behind.” — Metromix
An Alley New Works production.
Directed by Matt Slaybaugh.
SEX a.k.a. WIENERS & BOOBS
By Joe La Truglio, Michael Showalter, and David Wain
December 8-25 (Wed-Sat.)
@ Visual Arts Collective
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Yes, folks, it’s true! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime EXPERIENCE is coming back to the Alley Rep stage, sure to be the last time you’ll ever see it in Boise. This remounting of Alley Underground’s SOLD-OUT debut last year is all new and improved, and ready to make you laugh harder than you have in years. Don’t miss your last chance to see this hilarious piece of insanity. Get your tickets early!
This irreverent play is co-written by writers/directors/performers Lo Truglio, Showalter, and Wain, whose collective experience includes creating and/or working on the films Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models and The Ten; Comedy Central’s Stella and Michael and Michael Have Issues; and MTV’s The State. SEX follows the pitfalls of Jack Greenberg, the new sheriff of Teaneck, New Jersey. The corrupt town is run by Tad Theaterman, a crime boss armed with henchmen and a legion of hookers and gigolos. The Mayor and townsfolk fear Tad, but love the money the sinful brothels bring in! When Jack meets Hillary, a recent divorcee, it’s love at first sight, but there’s a showdown that’s closin’ in on our hero! Will Jack save Teaneck, get the girl, and defeat Tad? Or will the wieners and boobs prevail?!
An Alley Underground production.
Director tbd.
