Soulstice theatre movie#
He led the way through movie reference after movie reference, ad infinitum, with one climactic scene packing at least 20 movies into under a minute of flawless monologue.Īgain, Oldham reigned supreme with his scenes as a non-caucasian medicine man, guiding Perkins on his journey with a bored voice and casually inserted jokes. Perkins found his pacing and became the stand-out talent: a cowboy-esque former Hollywood money man, searching for the simple life. If the first act was an introduction to “The Rules of Hollywood” ( everyone has a screenplay there are only two types of movies special needs: special prizes), then Act II was a fast-moving, hilarious manifestation of those rules. No need to shout or compensate with weird body movements.Īll the kinks were worked out by the second act. If the material is actually funny, it will speak for itself. Call it opening night jitters, perhaps, but their early performances were overenthusiastic and subsequently off-putting.
Perkins and co-star Jillian Smith were shakier during the first act, although they must have rallied at intermission. One of the first films parodied was Charlie’s Angels, by male actors (Joe Krapf, Al Oldham and Josh Perkins) clumsily carrying out a mission dressed in drag. The bit was funny, but my worry was that Completely Hollywood would lean on overwrought comedic formulas like men in dresses throughout the night – a worry that fortunately never came to pass. The scene also provided me with a favorite cast member –Oldham was understated, natural, and completely hilarious throughout. That “almost” hints at a worrisome beginning. Director Char Manny and a cast blessed with comedic chemistry (no small feat) led the audience through 200+ movie references, and I found myself smiling almost the entire time. Soulstice’s production shone throughout the night, a fun and successful romp through film history. Originally created by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, best known for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), the play crams as many Hollywood film shout-outs as possible into two hours, creating a continuous skit show of one-liners and physical comedy. In essence, this is why Completely Hollywood (abridged), which opened at Soulstice Theatre Friday, is so fascinating to watch: Hollywood is inescapable.
Or I’m trying to have a deep, political discussion and BAM, we’re on the topic of Justin Timberlake’s triumphant transition from film back into music.
A chat with a friend about their hopes and dreams turns into an argument that Toy Story is the most influential film of all time. I can’t tell you how many times my conversations have derailed into the inevitable topic of Hollywood. “Completely Hollywood (abridged)” goes around the world of the silver screen in 90 minutes.
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