Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Shoebox Theatre - Vermont - English 90 min.
Written John Cameron Mitchell Music by Stephen Trask Artistic director Robert Toms
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH IS THE STORY OF ‘internationally ignored song stylist ”HEDWIG SCHMIDT, a fourth wall smashing EAST GERMAN rock N roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex changed operation, which has left her with just 'an angry inch'. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by HEDWIG (nee' HANSEL) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band THE ANGRY INCH. Using songs and monologues, Hedwig tells her story, which began in former EAST BERLIN where as HANSEL he meets LUTHER, and American GI who promises to take the young man to the STATES on the condition that he switch his sex. After the bungled operation, LUTHER abandons newly named HEDWIG in a KANSAS trailer park where she turns to music and meets geeky TOMMY SPECK, whom she takes under her wing and soon falls for. Tommy steals her songs, achieves rock star fame, and HEDWIG is once again cast aside. She decided to demand redress and stalks TOMMY'S world tour, performing just a few blocks away from where TOMMY is performing. HEDWIG describes her search for “THE ORIGIN OF LOVE” and her other half.
Just For Laughs Museum - Studio
2109 Blvd. St-Laurent
Friday, September 16, 22h00
Saturday, September 17, 21h00
Sunday, September 18, 21h30.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Rock Musical Comedy
$15. Regular price.
$12. Students and seniors.
Starring: ROBERT TOMS as HEDWIG, NATHAN JARVIS as YITZHAK; And ANTARA, ADAM WOOD, CHRIS JOHNSTON, and CHRIS CHENEY as the ANGRY INCH. Robert Toms is a professional actor for the past decade. His film credits include, ICE BREAKER, EASY LISTENING and MINDS EYE. He has done numerous local and regional commercials as well as being the spokesperson for WCAX channel 3's BUY VERMONT FIRST program. The last time he performed in a musical was with GREEN CANDLE THEATER'S production of SAUCY JACK AND SPACE VIXENS, in the part of Mitch. He is the ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/OWNER of 135 PEARL and THE SHOEBOX THEATER. His commitment to the artistic community is of utmost importance. "I believe Artists channel information that help society achieve greater levels of kindness, tolerance and compassion." "Playing the part of HEDWIG is and honor, a privilege, and a dream."