WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2019
Press Contact: Matthew Hennigar
[email protected]
(954) 873-1007

‘WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?’

Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 2019. This tragicomic play follows each of the words in that joke as a character as they try to figure out their meaning and reach the ‘real world’. A philosophical quest with LGBTQ+ themes rooted in the politics of Trump’s America, this show enjoyed a sold-out, critically-acclaimed run in London last year! WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? opens June 8 as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Flight Theater at The Complex Hollywood – 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

PERFORMANCES:
Saturday June 8 at 2:15pm
Thursday June 13 at 8:15pm
Saturday June 15 at 5:45pm
Saturday June 22 at 11:45am
Friday June 28 at 10:15pm

TICKETS: $20 – http://hff19.org/5798

For audiences 14+. 90 minutes.

WHERE: The Flight Theater, Complex Hollywood, 6472 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 90038 Directed by Matthew Hennigar; Coordinator: Miranda Elizabeth Richard.

Cast: Casey Robert Spiegel, Jessica Ma, Susan Holmstrom, Eva Bilick, Vanja Djekic, Bethany Bodin, Joshua Anderson, Lea Marina Lanoue Timm, Sherrick O’Quinn, Ted Femrite, Jess Bernal, Bill Bingham, Aileen Fay, Matthew Hennigar, Elizabeth Baker

REVIEWS OF THE LONDON PRODUCTION:
“With impeccable writing and close attention to identity dynamics, we leave ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’ feeling not only as though we have watched some fiercely sharpened performances all round, but as though we are better equipped for dealing with the chaos of the world.”
– Seline Cornfield, Strand Magazine

“A terrific show… managed to extend the conceit while deepening its resonance, keeping us entertained, and providing real warmth and meaning. Great performances in a hard-to-memorize script, too!”
– Dr. Ian Henderson, Lecturer at King’s College, London

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Matthew Hennigar (Writer / Director) wrote and directed the first production of ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’ while pursuing his MA in English Literature at King’s College, London. His other past lives include teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand, where he thought up this play while crossing a road.

Comps available for members of the press upon request. Please contact: Matthew Hennigar / [email protected] / (954) 873-1007

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