ROBERT AND THE MAGIC MIRROR TO LAUNCH LIVE ADVENTURE-COMEDY GENRE AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

Live show “Robert and the Magic Mirror: Deep Space, NEIN!” combines “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” with “Indiana Jones” to create whimsical adventure/comedy series for Hollywood Fringe.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 22nd, 2012 – “Robert and the Magic Mirror” will introduce Angeleno audiences to the “Adventure-Comedy” theater genre with the live show “Robert and the Magic Mirror: Deep Space, NEIN!” June 8th, 15th, and 22nd at the ArtWorks Theatre Annex. “Deep Space, NEIN!” mixes the playful antics of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” with the adventure elements of “Indiana Jones.” The 50-minute, fun-filled journey to outer space will answer, “What happens when an all-powerful Magic Mirror falls into the hands of a total idiot?”

In this first episode of the theatrical “Robert and the Magic Mirror” adventure series, audiences meet the charming-but-clueless Robert and his all-knowing, self-absorbed Magic Mirror as the duo blasts off on a free space voyage, courtesy of Virgin CEO and billionaire Sir Richard Branson. While Robert “bros out” on Branson’s souped-up spaceship, the Magic Mirror befriends a like-minded super computer. Both believe they’ve found an intergalactic paradise until the reality of being stuck with an eccentric billionaire and an arrogant super computer becomes painfully clear.

From the forests of Alaska to save a pan-flute-playing Sasquatch to the Trans-Siberian Railway to solve an international whodunit, writer/performers Matt Moore and Robert Boesel fill “Robert and the Magic Mirror” with lively expeditions into the unknown. Each live episode follows the titular heroes as they meet a myriad of colorful, magical, and flat-out weird characters, predominately portrayed by the quick-changing Moore and Boesel.

“Robert and the Magic Mirror” showcases Moore and Boesel’s specific brand of comedy, paying homage to Vaudevillian showmanship with a dose of unscripted irreverence. The show also features original music and lyrics written and performed by the comedy duo with genres ranging anywhere from gospel to dubstep to disco.

“Deep Space, NEIN!” will feature original music arranged and produced by Jeffrey Kirchner of Tip Top Studios with live accompaniment from Benji Vander Broek and members of bands CityCity and Nicky Davey.

Matt Moore and Robert Boesel’s collective performance and writing credits include HBO’s “Funny or Die Presents,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “iCarly,” “Funny or Die – Exclusives,” ManCamp improv, iO West’s TopStory! Weekly, and DipDive. Live performances include UCB Theatre, iO West theatre, The Comedy Store, and Laugh Factory.

“Robert and the Magic Mirror: Deep Space, NEIN!”
ArtWorks Theatre – Annex Stage, 6567 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Friday, June 8th at 10:00pm
Friday, June 15th at 10:00pm
Friday, June 22nd at 10:00pm
Admission: Tickets are $10
Reservations: For tickets and more information visit http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/838
or call (323) 455-4585

For further info or press comps, please contact:
Matt Moore
[email protected]
(310) 867-1839

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