by Darren Critz
directed by Joe Foust
at Strawdog Theatre Company
Opened May 1994
“Defiant Theatre has come up with some splendidly gruesome, darkly comic stage images… Defiant Theatre is clearly a company to keep an eye on.”
Chicago Reader
“Do you have good taste? Check it at the door.”
Gay Chicago Magazine
We proudly presented the Chicago premiere of company member, Darren Critz’s masterpiece. Blood, nudity, tap dancing and scenes of intense graphic violence all played a part in this light-hearted comedy about a dysfunctional family.
Setting
The kitchen of a suburban home
&
the son’s bedroom.
Time
The Present
Cast
(In order of appearance)
Mother … Margaret Kusterman
Laura … Stephanie Manglaras
Eugene the Wonder Doll … Himself
Dennis … Richard Ragsdale
Snyder … Nick Offerman
Man … Actor du Jour
Understudy for Snyder … Michael Gilio
Production Staff
Set Designer … Bryan Diver
Costume Designer … Michael L. Hansen
Lighting Designer … Richard Norwood
Sound Designer … Gregor Mortis
Prop Master … Rob H. Kimmel
Prosthetics Designers … Andrew Leman
… Rob H. Kimmel
… Nick Offerman
Production Stage Manager … Chris Kantowicz
Assistant Director … Rob H. Kimmel
Assistant Stage Manager … Jennifer Gehr
Substitute Stage Manager … Kara Loquist
Technical Director … Nick Offerman
Tap Choreographers … Anne Kowalski
… Tawanna Monteiro
Assistant Prop Master … Desmond Crisp
Dog Trainer … Rob H. Kimmel