Survival Kitsch
- Written by Bill Weeden
- Written by David Finkle
- Written by Sally Fay
- Directed by Jerry Adler
A general purpose actor and writer, principally from the New York stage, Weeden portrayed Hucklebee in The Fantasticks at the outset of its fifth decade on the New York stage, after playing the same part in regional productions of the piece. He has toured internationally with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (as the criminologist) and The Wizard of Oz, and portrayed Coach Van Buren in Damn Yankees. His major film credit is his portrayal of the villain in the Troma production of Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD, but he has also portrayed small roles in Never Again and Carlito's Way, and has shown up in movies as far back as John And Mary (1969).
David Finkle is an American. He is the chief drama critic for TheaterMania.com and contributes to The Village Voice and Back Stage. He has also written for The New York Times, The New York Post, The Nation, The New Yorker, New York, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and American Theatre.
Sally Fay is an American writer, performer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her work with Bill Weeded and David Finkle. They have written nightclub acts, two Off-Broadway musicals, a children's musical, and several humorous business shows. She also works with the State Street Project in Trenton, NJ, a theatre program for at-risk youth. She has also created support programs for divorced people and prison inmates.Fay has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and was the third woman ever to appear on the front page.
Jerry Adler is an American theatre producer, director, actor, production supervisor, and stage manager. . His stage management credits include Seventeen, Of Thee I Sing, Lunatics and Lovers, My Fair Lady, The Jack Benny Show and Oh, What A Lovely War among others. His production supervising credits include Mark Twain Tonight!, The Apple Tree, Black Comedy/White Lies, Dear World starring Angela Lansbury, Coco starring Katharine Hepburn, 6 Rms Riv Vu, I Remember Mama, Annie and both of Marlene Dietrich’s special Broadway concerts.
Mr. Adler directed seven Broadway productions including the Tony Award winning play Good Evening. He was a Drama Desk Award nominee for “Outstanding Director of a Musical” in 1976 for the Tony Award winning revival of My Fair Lady. On Broadway, he has produced Moby Dick and Drat! The Cat!.
Adler's television/film acting credits include Public Eye, Brooklyn Bridge, True Colors, Quantum Leap, Exclusive, The Odd Couple: Together Again, Law & Order, Spin City, The West Wing, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Manhattan Murder Mystery. He also had recurring roles on Northern Exposure, One Life to Live, Hudson Street, Mad About You, Alright Already and Rescue Me.
Mr. Adler is currently a regular on The Good Wife. Aside from acting, Adler dedicated his time to teaching Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut
A look at how people in contemporary society over-complicate their lives.
Scenic Design: Barry Robison
Costume Design: Steven Birnbaum
Lighting Design: Annie Wrightson
Stage Manager: Lynda Ann Martin
Featuring
Sally Fay
David Finkle
Bill Weeden
Sally Fay is an American writer, performer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her work with Bill Weeded and David Finkle. They have written nightclub acts, two Off-Broadway musicals, a children's musical, and several humorous business shows. She also works with the State Street Project in Trenton, NJ, a theatre program for at-risk youth. She has also created support programs for divorced people and prison inmates.Fay has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and was the third woman ever to appear on the front page.
David Finkle is an American. He is the chief drama critic for TheaterMania.com and contributes to The Village Voice and Back Stage. He has also written for The New York Times, The New York Post, The Nation, The New Yorker, New York, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and American Theatre.
A general purpose actor and writer, principally from the New York stage, Weeden portrayed Hucklebee in The Fantasticks at the outset of its fifth decade on the New York stage, after playing the same part in regional productions of the piece. He has toured internationally with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (as the criminologist) and The Wizard of Oz, and portrayed Coach Van Buren in Damn Yankees. His major film credit is his portrayal of the villain in the Troma production of Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD, but he has also portrayed small roles in Never Again and Carlito's Way, and has shown up in movies as far back as John And Mary (1969).