Clifton Players Take on Weighty Issues
Reggie Willis.
“Do you ever get the feeling. That people. Are incapable. Of not caring? People. Are. Amazing.”
Charlie is his own worst enemy. He has been in a downward spiral since the death of his partner, while his eating and weight have been skyrocketing out of control. An online writing teacher who communicates only with his voice, the reclusive obese man finds himself desperate in his final days to reconnect with a daughter he has not seen in 15 years. The WHALE is a humorous and heartbreaking look at how we cope with loss, family and religion — a trifecta of taboos.
Samuel D. Hunter’s, “The Whale” won the Drama Desk Award in 2012 and will take the stage at the Clifton Performance Theater in October under the directions of actor/director Buzz Davis. Veteran stage and film actor Reggie Willis will take on the role of the 600 pound Charlie. He will do this with the inspired help of costume designer Gordon DeVinney. The Whale is the tale of man’s last chance at redemption.
Play dates for October include,
- Fri-Sat, Oct. 11-12 at 8pm
- Sun, Oct. 13 at 7pm
- Thu-Sat, Oct. 17-19 at 8pm
- Sun, Oct. 20 at 3pm
- Mon, Oct. 21 at 8pm
- Thu-Sat, Oct. 24-26 at 8pm
Theater at the Clifton Performance Theater or CPT, is sure to prove different than any other entertainment experience in the city. The audience sits not feet, but inches from the action. The Theater is located at 404 Ludlow Ave, contact: 513-861-7469 or cliftonperformancetheatre.com.
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