A Funeral at the Peanut Patch

Great Show, Great Performances!... full review

Behind its adorably offbeat exterior, A Funeral at the Peanut Patch offers far more than a whimsical tale about talking roadkill and a peanut allergy. From the very moment the pre-show announcement begins, the production's kind-hearted and deliberate intentions are made clear, wrapping the audience in a gentle but purposeful embrace that carries through the entire performance. At a time when ideological battles rage at the extremes, this play gently invites its audience to consider the histories we've inherited—those of displaced communities, forgotten ancestors, and silenced ecosystems. Through the unassuming setting of a peanut farm and the surprisingly endearing use of a guts-spilling (yet charming) puppet, the show conjures a playful ... full review

A story about environmentalism, family drama, responsibility of self vs society could have easily gotten incredibly dark and heavy, but this team managed to tell the story through an entirely different lens. The tone is unique in that it reminds one of a cartoon with a talking opossum, a set that looks straight out of the Sunday comics, and a hilarious wig reveal. Balancing comedy and tragedy is tricky, but this team pulls it off!... full review

A play with so much comedy and so much heart!! Blown away by the actors abilities to make us understand their upbringings and show us real growth in only 45 mins! I was cackling, I was near tears, and I would watch it again in a heartbeat. ... full review

This is now my second time seeing this play and I absolutely love this show! The campy comedy is undercut with commentary on colonialism and environmental justice in a creative way that only Spencer Wright could think up. Fans of the Muppet movies will really enjoy this wacky presentation of puppetry and sibling rivalry. Everyone who worked on this show did a stellar job from the actors and direction to the set design and costumes. Well done! ... full review

They ate that. Highly recommend supporting this fierce local talent! ... full review

Excellent! Such a creative and thoughtful show with timely themes and in depth emotions. Must see!... full review

What an incredible show! Hilarious, warm, and incredibly profound. The performers are wonderful with incredible comedic timing, and the script sings with interesting perspectives on environmentalism, grief, generational trauma, and love. ... full review

What a heartwarming show! The directions, scenic, costume, props, everything came together so well in completion of this wonderful piece about grief, relationship with nature, and the true belonging of home.This show has my absolute recommendation! ... full review

A thoughtful and fun sibling rivalry/revelry piece that does a masterful job crafting opposite journeys and growth between siblings, one responsible and holding up the world, and one who needs an anchor... and a phenomenal job finding their balance and understanding.... full review