The Underpants Godot
The Secret Theatre presents a meta-theatrical comedy about the limits of adaptation and interpretation.
In Duncan Pflaster's new play, a director hopes to mount an avant-garde production of 'Waiting for Godot' starring hot young dudes in their underpants instead of two old men. But when a representative from the notoriously litigious Samuel Beckett estate crashes a rehearsal to investigate, it's clear the show may not be allowed to go on.
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2 Critics' Reviews
"'The Underpants Godot' is a playful think piece with a meta-theatrical structure that heightens the questions illuminated within the fiction...This play might not be every viewer’s cup of tea: while the themes may be of interest to a general audience, its humor seems predominantly pointed towards theater practitioners. What is perhaps more widely amusing is the visual imagery...While Pflaster’s script raises compelling questions, at many times it feels a little preachy and verbose." Full Review
"It is at once a farcical look at the theater business, an examination of the problems involved in reinterpreting an author’s work and a look at how sexuality influences the way we look at art...The acting is of a uniformly high quality. Simon, as the Beckett estate representative, has the comic timing and loopy body language of a natural comedian, and she uses it to good effect here. Walsh, as the director, is equally funny." Full Review
13 Members' Reviews
See it if You're a theatre-buff, know "Waiting for Godot", like interpretive pieces, comedy, and very clever writing. Best part -theatre is by my job
Don't see it if You're offended by male nudity, simulated peeing on stage, homosexuals, small staging, or dislike "Waiting for Godot"
Also I'd see this again!
See it if you want to see two hot guys in underwear instead of two old guys in rags debate the adaptation/interpretation of a classic play. $9 (TDF).
Don't see it if you are offended by male nudity and won't find a homoerotic spin on "Waiting for Godot" not only funny but thought-provoking. On Th/Fr/Sat.
See it if You like intelligent theater that is also funny, and with strong acting
Don't see it if You don't like plays that are referenced to other theater, e.g. "Godot" Or if you want spectacle or "Cats"
See it if You like Beckett - with scantily clad actors! A clever take on the author's work, with deeper meanings for today's theater.
Don't see it if You don't think Beckett should be interfered with; you don't like scandtily clad actors.
See it if You sometimes find theater boring and pretentious and want to see a brilliant analysis of why classics should be updated.
Don't see it if You don't want to see handsome men in their undies or less
See it if You want to see a spoof of rehearsals for Waiting For Godot. You don't mind a bit of male nudity.
Don't see it if You don't like clever off-off Broadway shows.
See it if you like a mix of social commentary and existentialism. And male nudity. Definitely has funny moments.
Don't see it if you want more of a complex linear plot and are expecting great acting from all ensemble members. Must be okay with minimalism.
See it if Love intelligent humor
Don't see it if you only look at the cartoons in a newspaper
See it if You love theater and seeing how the sausage gets made.
Don't see it if You're an idiot.
See it if Theater people will eat up the meta industry humor in this witty war between integrity & interpretation. And hooray for nudity!
Don't see it if If you're offended by gay stuff, naked men, existential angst, big words, theater in-jokes, talky scripts or lofty ideas....just stay home.
See it if See it if you like shows that make you think, that challenge you while also making you laugh, great performances, and writing.
Don't see it if Like the same old, same old.
See it if you would love a hilarious dissection of the process of theater and dramaturgy.
Don't see it if nudity, albeit tasteful, is unpalatable to you.
See it if you enjoy Beckett, theater humor, and guys in their underwear.
Don't see it if you don't like guys in their underwear