Review Fix chats with playwright J.B. Heaps who discusses his new one-act comedy, “Private Disclosures,†which is set for a run at The Bridge Theatre, January 23rd – February 2nd.
Part thriller, another part comedy, Heaps breaks down the witty production in terms of its cast and goals and explains why a foul-mouthed parrot is the reason why it will appeal to all ages.
Review Fix: What do you think makes this production special?
J.B. Heaps: Three talented actors playing 10 different characters in a comedy thriller about what could be a literary hoax. Set in the 60s, gossip columnist Preston Sherwood, claims he’s written a book exposing the scandals of high society. Has he or hasn’t he and will there be violent repercussions?
Review Fix: Who do you think would enjoy this production the most? Why?
Heaps: It’s not a musical. It’s not for children. There’s no slapstick, no nudity and no esoteric dream sequences. But there is a foul-mouthed parrot.
And that makes it for everybody.
Review Fix: What was the casting process like?
Heaps: Often actors come to an audition from a place of fear. But Robert Benson, Einar Gunn and Jamie Heinlein came to us from a place of confidence and transformed previously imagined characters into living entities.
Review Fix: What do you think is the most endearing quality of this production? Why?
Heaps: I’d like to think it’s the language, the humor and the plot. But then again, as the writer, I would.
Review Fix: What are your goals for the production?
Heaps: To mount the best production we can; one that will keep the audience entertained and emotionally engrossed, one where no one steals glances at his or her watch or is distracted by the semiotics of acting.
Review Fix: How do you want it to be remembered?
Heaps: Fondly.
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