All posts by George Perry

George has always been passionate about theatre, but didn’t know it. As a young boy he was mesmerized by professional wrestling. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper was an early role model. Shortly thereafter, the explosive histrionics of Pete Townshend would supersede this Canadian icon. George’s attention later turned to American theatre. Jello Biafra became a seminal influence. The “Do It Yourself” ethic was firmly embraced by Perry, and he ventured into the vast repetoire of artists like Paul Westerberg and Steve Albini. As a young adult, he was re-introduced to the works of Townshend. His then girlfriend, Michelle, was hugely impressed by the theatrical production of The Who’s “Tommy”. He meandered through factories, schools, border towns and Michigan for a very long time afterwards. He eventually landed in Toronto. All these influences were brought together in one kettle when George discovered Mooney on Theatre. He understands and personifies that theatre is indeed for everyone. To further this end goal, he contributes.

The Man On My Face (Do These Pants Make Me Look Fat? Productions) 2011 Toronto Fringe Review

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The Man On My Face is playing at 976 Hair Salon during Fringe. It’s a comedy about a “man child” who thinks he can become macho with a haircut and new moustache.

The creative team had a mission to develop a piece that embodies everything that is great about the Fringe. That sounds like a tall order, like they were setting themselves up for failure.

Fortunately they failed at failing. I loved everything about this play.

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The Billy Willy Show 2011 Fringe Review

The Billy Willy Show is on the road again. Based in Friendly, West Virginia, Billy Willy is currently sharing his stories, music and comedy with Toronto audiences.

The play is a one man show. The audience is in the studio with Billy as he hosts his radio show. Billy tells stories from his past, as only he can. He tells us of his previous loves and failed marriages. Somehow he makes it all sound funny. The stories are tragic and hilarious at the same time.

 

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Wishes Are Horses (Trumpeter Productions) 2011 Fringe Review

I really liked the concept of Wishes Are Horses long before I stepped into Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace.  The concept of the play is a wonderful hybrid of science and faith.

Written and directed by Peter Bloch-Hansen, Wishes Are Horses is a great piece of science fiction. It’s not science fiction in the Buck Rogers “Turn your phasers on stun” realm though. It’s science fiction like writing a wish list for Santa Claus is science fiction.

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