ADAM'S TAKE: Shorty and Fatty's Half-Century Extravaganza

ADAM'S TAKE

This was a great evening of cabaret. All of the performers were over 50 (except for John Leo, who kept on trying to sneak in.) There were a number of highlights, but the three pieces that I particularly enjoyed were Hilary Chaplain's pregnant opera singer, Will Shaw's very funny take on "This Old Man", and Big Apple Circus's Michael Christensen's resurrection of an early BAC entree, "The Mole" in which Christensen appears as a manic hunter trying to catch the WILD MOLE, which is under a carpet.

Also performing were Richmond Shepard (the world's oldest mime), Bernie Kramer doing a very strange period piece with a couple of pals, and a Frank Sinatra piece that was a little out of place.

Ably, although strangely hosted by Deborah Kaufmann and Karen McCarty who appear as parrots. "Start the show, start the show."

It was great to see the energy and expertise of the over 50 clowns.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION

SHORTY AND FATTY’S HALF CENTURY EXTRAVAGANZA
Two Old Birds Present a Bunch of Old Farts
Hosts:  Deborah Kaufmann, Karen McCarty
http://www.tooshorttofallover.com
It is said that one cannot truly be a clown until one has a good bit of life (or a nice roll of fat) under your belt. All these clowns are over fifty and still making fools of themselves! Come honor your elders. Featuring: Julie Goell (Lost Beauty Secrets of the New Reunified Euro Woman), Hilary Chaplain (Classically Trained Opera Singer), Michael Getlan, and MORE!

Price:  $15
Sunday, September 19th @ 5pm

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