My overall impression
I really wanted to like this show. I like absurdist theatre, I love wacky characters, I adore shows with built-in drinking games.
But from the brusque box office guy, to the almost apologetic curtain speech (“If you want, raise a beer when anyone says ‘To Jake.’ (shrug) I mean, that’s the idea, anyway.” (shrug)), to the fairly static blocking, over-long script, out-of-tune guitar, odd casting choices, and uneven energy levels… I just never managed to connect with this show.
That said, although some of the cast seemed mis-cast, which amplified the overall amateurishness — the guy they comment on losing his hair, clearly has a full head of hair. The ‘unattractive goth chick with cankles" has none of those attributes. I’d say, cut the references or cast someone else. — each person in the show had at least one moment where they brought something to their character that brightened up the show momentarily, and I would gladly see a different play with all of those people in it.
