Val Kilmer brings to
life what many consider America’s greatest storyteller and first standup
comedian, Mark Twain, in his one man show Citizen Twain. Kilmer's hilarious,
raucous portrayal of Twain positions the character as a reluctant,
recalcitrant, and downright defiant prophet whose undeniable skills as a
story-teller and wordsmith compels the Almighty to call upon Twain to deliver a
Sermon on Love to help us through our daily challenges. Kilmer's Twain
aggressively attempts to escape the responsibility of the Almighty's calling
only to find himself thwarted at every turn by divine interventions that range
from slapstick to sublime. Not even Mark Twain, it seems, can avoid his eternal
fate. “Val Kilmer brings to remarkable life one of the greatest legends of all
time and we are honored to have him here,” says Ann E. Warham, Artistic
Director at Laguna Playhouse.
Kilmer workshopped the
piece at the Pasadena Playhouse, Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, the
Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA and the Wyly Theatre in Dallas
before bringing it to Laguna. “It's a unique experiment,” explains Kilmer. “We're
developing CITIZEN TWAIN without the benefit of a home theater, which is
a challenge, so we're going to where the audiences are. Mark Twain traveled the
world sharing his love of America and humanity, and part of discovering Twain
is to do that with this show.”
Citizen Twain is at
Laguna Playhouse for a limited five show engagement between November 21 and
November 24, 2013. Every performance of Citizen Twain concludes with an audience talkback while the actor has his extensive
make-up removed in full view, and select tickets are also available which
include a backstage meet and greet with the actor.
All tickets are $65
(post show reception with Mr. Kilmer are $90) and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com
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