Power Play

8/12-8/27
What’s black, white and red all over? A penguin in a blender? A zebra with diaper rash? No, it’s a world-première drama presented by Is What It Is Productions at the Studio One Performing Arts Center, 4520 East Thomas. Black, White and Read All Over is a story that relates to anyone who has lost a loved one. Evan is a typical twentysomething — unattached, unencumbered, and practically a youth himself until he falls in love with Bianca, the single mother of an 8-year-old boy. Their happily-ever-after dreams come crashing down when Bianca is murdered, thrusting Evan into dual roles as widower and father. Aided by his therapist and family, Evan attempts to overcome the haunting memories of “that night.” An inside tip — bring tissues, lots of ’em. When cast member Ted Herbig (who plays Evan’s brother, Steve) read the script for the first time, he cried — and it wasn’t the token bw is certainly tragic playwright and director michael peck has attempted to keep dialogue witty lighthearted. show really comes off like a comedy with some real sucker punches gut throughout says peck. guerrilla theater at its rawest. if many dramas tend toward black-and-white this one written in shades gray. play opens friday august continues through showtime p.m. tickets range from call — wynter holden> Blazing Arizona
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