Almost thirty years ago, Boston Natives (allegedly) Matt Damon* and Ben Affleck* convinced the world they had written an Oscar-worthy script (subjective) so effectively that the entire east coast leapt to their feet to applaud the two young men (boys?) when they actually won! Have you ever wondered to yourself, “How’d they do it? How’d they pull this massive entertainment heist off? Is Dunkin’ a Massachusetts psyop?”
Well worry no more, as we are finally able to bring you all the answers you have been looking for! (Which are as follows: we’ll tell you, it is CRAZY, and yes)
Join in on the fun at Parade in Northside for their FIRST-EVER Theatrical Production as we bring you the award-winning comedy from Mindy Kaling, (creator of HBO’s hit animated comedy VELMA), and Mindy Kaling’s college roommate Brenda Withers (co-writer of lesser-known off broadway play Matt and Ben).
Take a step back in time and witness the ABSOLUTELY TRUE** origin story of the star of hit films such as ‘We Bought a Zoo’(2011) and ‘Downsizing’(2017), and how he almost missed out on fame because his friend (who we have to tell you has been in movies since then as well, I guess) got jealous one time (idk you’ll have to come see it to find out cause I didn’t read the script***).
*fake names
**absolutely maybe
***probably true
Parade Presents
MATT AND BEN by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers
Nov. 20-22, 27-29
Fri-Sat: 7:30pm
Sun: 2:00pm
Starring: Regan Utrup as Matt Natalie Hayslett as Ben
Directed by Timothy Andrew Leonard
Stage Managed by Claire Lefton
Produced by Ellis Quinn, Parade A.D.
