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| William Rippenkroeger, Ezra Neighbors, and Jack Francis photo courtesy Nearly Naked Theatre |
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"Buddy Thomas' The Crumple Zone is a smart and funny play follows a group of young gay men on Staten Island who are all looking for the perfect romantic relationship but having a difficult time finding it. Nearly Naked Theatre presents the Arizona premiere of this show, which ran off Broadway in 2000, in a production that features a talented cast and spirited direction, and amounts to a comical drama of humor, heart, and an abundance of honesty....Director Damon Dering does a very good job in keeping the playful comic moments high but also ensuring the heartfelt realistic scenes are truthful. He also keeps the pace taut. The cast features a superb performance from William Rippenkroeger as the long-suffering Terry. With perfect comic timing and line delivery infused with the driest of wit, Rippenkroeger is a laugh riot as the high-strung, put-upon man who always has a put-down at the ready. ...Ezra Neighbors is quite good as Alex...With rugged good looks and a charming demeanor, Jack Francis is adorable as Buck. ...A. Katen is excellent as Sam....With a cast who know how to get big laughs while also creating honest individuals, Nearly Naked Theatre's production of The Crumple Zone makes for a fun and honest roller-coaster of a romantic comedy that also offers moments of contemplation, a touch of melodrama, and a lot of honest reality......... " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
This show was really amazing. Thanks for this write- up.
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