John Clancy's Fatboy

It’s always great to see theatre that isn’t afraid to push the limits, challenge traditional societal mores, and explore the dark side of civilization. Sound like a good time to you? Then get yourself to the Imagined Life Theatre on San Vincente to see Need Theater’s production of Fatboy by John Clancy. Check out their website for more information on the production. The press has been eating it up, so reserve your tickets now, you won’t be disappointed.

I had the wondrous pleasure of meeting the playwright shortly after last Friday’s performance to discuss the play, and another little project he founded: The NYC International Fringe Festival, one of the premiere theatre events in this country. John and his wife Nancy Walsh were kind enough to recount some stories from the inception of FringeNYC. Much that was said was valuable food-for-thought (in addition to the great food for digestion at WeHo’s Silver Spoon diner).

Fatboy itself was a recipient of the “Fringe First” award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Indeed John Clancy has attended the Edinburgh Fringe on numerous occasions, frequently leaving with awards for his work (five in total).

Thanks to Matt Wells and the good folks at Need Theater for a great evening.