METAFAM: A SOLO CONCOCTION BY DEANA BARONE

MetaFam: a solo show by Deana Barone

For Immediate Release

In Deana Barone’s solo show, she tells a non-linear, experimental, partially improvisational, and interactive story, breaking conventions and the fourth wall. She inhabits eccentric and poignant characters and explores growing up as a first-generation American in the Midwest educated in a religious enclave, with a mentally ill sister, an adorable mother, a sick brother, and a guru-like father who believes the bible is propaganda.

Latest review: “When you’re planning what to see at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, make sure not to miss Deana Barone’s “MetaFam” at the Flight Theatre (in the Complex). Barone’s “solo concoction” is a one-person show that is, by turns, hilarious, poignant and unflinchingly honest. The script is a comic gem filled with insights and vulnerability which completely involves the audience (and I do mean completely) in the memories of her eclectic family. By itself, it would be reason enough to recommend the show. But then there’s the performance. In scene after scene, Barone demonstrates an astounding chameleon-like ability to transform herself instantly and seamlessly between multiple characters, even in the midst of rapid-fire dialogue. She has a prodigious talent for snapping between the physical presences of each character at the drop of the proverbial hat. But even more impressive is her ability to instantaneously inhabit each character’s emotional life as she ping-pongs between them. And, on top of all the writing and acting virtuosity, “MetaFam” is simply fun. Barone is a playful actor who dances between scene changes, conducts singalongs of Israeli army marching songs and passes out oranges to the audience. Tremendously entertaining and affecting.”

Written & Performed by Deana Barone
Produced by The TellTale Company

SHOW DATES: (70 min show)
Friday June 03 2016, 7:30 PM (PWYC)
Saturday June 11 2016, 5:15 PM
Sunday June 12 2016, 6:30 PM
Saturday June 18 2016, 3:45 PM
Saturday June 25 2016, 1:45 PM

TICKETS
Friday June 3rd is PWYC
other nights are $15
Press is comped

LOCATION
The Flight Theatre at the Complex; 6472 Santa Monica Blvd.

FOR INFO & TICKETS
http://hff16.org/3568
[email protected]

Deana Barone has told, directed and dramaturged more than 200 stories for stage, has won acting awards, has directed three solo shows, and has put her heart, mind, and soul into this piece.