Thirteen-year-old Franklin Robertson is gay, fat, and obsessed with classic horror movies. Coming of age in the mid-1980s in the suburbs of Washington, DC, he is tormented and misunderstood, both at school and at home. To cope, he focuses his energy on writing and becomes devoted to a late-night horror movie show hosted by the eerie Doctor Cerberus. Tragic, but never far from a laugh, this production mixes the real-life horror of dysfunctional suburban family life and the caustic challenges of an ostracized young adulthood with a good dose of irony, punning, and self-mockery. Aguirre-Sacasa's charming script is enhanced by the cast's performances; actors Steven Culp, Pamela Gray, Simon Helberg, Jamison Jones, and Jarrett Sleeper each shine at one point or another with great lines and inflective moments of truth. Strongly recommended for anyone enjoying live audio productions, coming-of-age tales, suburban family dramas, and classic horror movies.—Lance Eaton, Peabody, MA
A coming-of-age, coming-out cocktail with a twist of terror. Thirteen-year-old Franklin Robertson is trying to survive adolescence. His parents don¿t understand him, his brother torments him, he has no friends, and he¿s more interested in the high school quarterback than any girl. The one bright spot in his life is the glow of the black-and-white TV in his parents¿ basement. Here, he worships at the altar of the Saturday Night Horror Movie, hosted by the eerie Dr. Cerberus. Before long, Franklin is convinced that only by going on the show will his life be redeemed - by Dr. Cerberus himself!
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:
Simon Helberg as Franklin Robertson
Jamison Jones as Doctor Cerberus
Steven Culp as Lawrence Robertson
Pamela J. Gray as Lydia Robertson
Jarrett Sleeper as Rodney Robertson
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Doctor Cerberus is part of L.A. Theatre Works¿ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
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An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:
Simon Helberg as Franklin Robertson
Jamison Jones as Doctor Cerberus
Steven Culp as Lawrence Robertson
Pamela J. Gray as Lydia Robertson
Jarrett Sleeper as Rodney Robertson
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Doctor Cerberus is part of L.A. Theatre Works¿ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
Doctor Cerberus
A coming-of-age, coming-out cocktail with a twist of terror. Thirteen-year-old Franklin Robertson is trying to survive adolescence. His parents don¿t understand him, his brother torments him, he has no friends, and he¿s more interested in the high school quarterback than any girl. The one bright spot in his life is the glow of the black-and-white TV in his parents¿ basement. Here, he worships at the altar of the Saturday Night Horror Movie, hosted by the eerie Dr. Cerberus. Before long, Franklin is convinced that only by going on the show will his life be redeemed - by Dr. Cerberus himself!
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:
Simon Helberg as Franklin Robertson
Jamison Jones as Doctor Cerberus
Steven Culp as Lawrence Robertson
Pamela J. Gray as Lydia Robertson
Jarrett Sleeper as Rodney Robertson
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Doctor Cerberus is part of L.A. Theatre Works¿ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:
Simon Helberg as Franklin Robertson
Jamison Jones as Doctor Cerberus
Steven Culp as Lawrence Robertson
Pamela J. Gray as Lydia Robertson
Jarrett Sleeper as Rodney Robertson
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Doctor Cerberus is part of L.A. Theatre Works¿ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
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| BN ID: | 2940171557492 |
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| Publisher: | L.A. Theatre Works |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2019 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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