METHTACULAR!
Written and performed by Steven Strafford Directed by Adam Fitzgerald Music Supervision and Arrangements by Emmy Winner John McDaniel Music Direction, Original Music and Additional Arrangements by William TN Hall The Playroom Theater 151 West 46th Street, New York, NY August 30th - September 23rd, 2012 Scenic Design: David L. Arsenault Lighting Design: Travis McHale Projection Design: Aaron Rhyne Production Stage Manager: Jeanne E. Travis Graphic Art: Stephanie Layton |
PRESS:
TIMEOUT NEW YORK CRITICS’ PICK - FOUR STARS!! Strafford lays out the highs and lows of that period with remarkable candor, insight and humor . . . Adam Fitzgerald’s direction keeps everything up to speed but also carves out spaces for outside perspective . . . as Methtacular! wends toward a very-special-episode finale, Strafford’s brave cheer and determination to entertain never let it fall into pity-partying - Adam Feldman, TimeOut New York FULL REVIEW HERE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE VILLAGE VOICE Honest personal storytelling mixed with songs, humor, pathos, and even a mini game show . . . his performing focus is unwavering, he's witty and self-deprecating . . . Highly Recommended! – Michael Musto, The Village Voice FULL REVIEW HERE A RESOUNDING "YES!" FROM GAY CITY NEWS Do we really need a lacerating comedy about crystal? In this case the answer is a resounding YES . . . Strafford’s brilliantly sassy delivery, under the assured guidance of Adam Fitzgerald . . . is self-deprecating without being self-indulgent, earnest without being sappy, and poignant without being preachy. – David Kennerley, Gay City News FULL REVIEW HERE |