The Wild World of Batwoman

LastRites Productions
April 23 - May 9, 2009

Summary:

Rat Fink’s up to his old tricks again. An atomic hearing aide has fallen into his hands, and if a bit of cobalt gets on it, the thing will blow his laboratory sky high. Can Flannigan save the day by enlisting the help of Batwoman and her clan of Batgirls?

The Brain That Wouldn’t Die

Last Rites Productions
July 7, 2006; closes July 29, 2006

Plot thickens as newish company ups game of re-inventing B-movies for stage (see “Manos”). True replica? Dunno; more importantly, spoof seemed comfortable being itself. Tone here just right, speared by Todd Austin Sabel, estimably adding depth to parody. Pacing/energy flatlined toward middle, then revived; stronger conclusion might’ve been more fulfilling.

"Manos" The Hands of Fate

Last Rites Productions
January 27, 2006; closes February 4, 2006

Great band, cool programs, but not enough to hold me for second act, even with promise of surprise ending. B-movie spoof, apparently filled with insider jokes, was teenage take on Rocky floor-show; funnier – and more accessible – if movie screened as scenery. Tighter pace might’ve kept bits from falling to pieces.