The Scorpion and the Frog: A time-killer

comedy · the 6th act · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere

Press Release

May 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 6th Act Presents

THE SCORPION AND THE FROG: a time-killer
by Spencer Green

The 6th Act Theatre Company presents The Scorpion and the Frog: a time-killer, a comic interpretation of the oft-told fable, directed by Co-Artistic Director Matthew Leavitt.
The World Premiere play will be part of this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival and asks: Will the frog and the scorpion make it to the other side of the river? Will they learn anything? Will they grow as intelligent species? Will these questions entice you to actually leave your homes and see this?

Playwright Spencer Green is a Fringe veteran, having penned the lyrics for the hit musical “Bumpersticker: The Musical” as well as “Bukowsical!” which premiered at the New York Fringe Festival. He has written for television on shows such as MadTv and The Fairly Oddparents.

Director Matthew Leavitt most recently helmed The 6th Act’s critically acclaimed five person Hamlet, earning accolades such as "Ing

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