A Kind of Love Story

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Sacred Fools Theater

660 N. Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Category: Theaters

Region: Mid-Wilshire/ Hancock Park

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Jenelle Riley's lighthearted comedy is seriously funny and endearingly sweet. Mark (Michael Lanahan) and Ally (Carrie Wiita) were indoctrinated, while growing up, by fairy tales, Disney movies, romantic comedies and Hollywood endings. Each is convinced that the perfect mate is out there somewhere, if they could only find him/her. Meanwhile, both suffer all the hurts and indignities inflicted by the dating game. Treated like doormats by their friends, ridiculed by their acquaintances, they desperately hold onto their optimism despite unhelpful advice from a vain and dunderheaded Superman (Will McMichael) and condescending Belle (Rebecca Larsen) from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Ally puts up with a boorishly obnoxious boyfriend (Rick Steadman) because she thinks he's better than nothing, while Mark is surrounded by women who think he's a great guy but wouldn't dream of dating him. Erin Matthews provides a hilarious portrait of Ally's voluptuous, airheaded roommate, and there are sterling performances by Carrie Keranen, Curt Bonnem, Jennifer Christina Smith, Donelle Fuller and Terry Tocantins. The witty and handsome set design by Tifanie McQueen and whimsical projections by Anthony Backman add to the fun. Uncredited hair and wigs enhance character. Sacred Fools Theatre, 660 N. Heliotrope Drive, Hlywd.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. (added perf Thurs., Oct. 18 & 25, 8 p.m.); through Oct. 28. (310) 281-8337, sacredfools.org.
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Thu., Oct. 18, 8 p.m.; Thu., Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Starts: Sept. 21. Continues through Oct. 27, 2012