What do dogs do when their masters leave? Put on a French farce! Quick entrances, mistaken identities, and love triangles collide with panting, sniffing, and lots of leg humping in this unusual and saucy comedy! Inspired by the plays of Georges Feydeau and the behaviors of Man’s best friend, Dog Show is a knee slapping love letter to the joys of unleashing your inner animal.
This new work is directed by Animal Engine Co-Artistic Director Karim Muasher and devised by an ensemble of 4 daring performers.
“Dog Show” was first workshopped at the 2014 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, then at a development residency with Horse Trade Theater Group.
I was there for the dress/tech and got some fun pictures of this ‘wacky’ and ‘animated’ show!
Becca Bernard and Karim Muasher are the first 2 dogs you see when the show begins.
Melinda Ferraraccio sticks out her tongue as there is no water in her bowl.
Melinda Ferraraccio, Carrie Brown, Becca Bernard and Karim Musasher(in back row) on guard.
The entire cast sings together during one of the songs during the show.
In a moment of hysteria, Becca Bernard holds onto Melinda Ferraraccio as she tries to get away.
Karim Muasher (director/actor) reads from the book and tells the audience about the next scene.
Becca Bernard (handyman) helps Melinda Ferraraccio ‘screw’ in the light bulb.
Carrie Brown (with lampshade) in a moment of ‘dog heat’ pushes Karim Muasher to the ground.
Carrie Brown, Becca Bernard, Karim Muasher and Melinda Ferraraccio
A very funny show worth visiting while the show is on.
Thursday Feb 19th – 7:10pm
Monday Feb 23rd – 10:30pm
Saturday Feb 28th – 8:20pm
Wednesday March 4th – 7:10pm
Saturday, March 7th – 8:20pm
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