Four mobsters of Depression era 1930s are having their absolute worst night of their lives in Hobo Junction Company's latest incarnation of "Bad Guys In Suits." This one-hour musical comedy is replete with original song and dance numbers, witty banter and larger-than-life characters that epitomized screwball entertainment of that time.
"Bad Guys In Suits" centers on four mobsters just trying to earn a living-in spite of hard times and their seedy job descriptions-on what becomes the longest night of their lives. As if placating the boss weren't hard enough, they also have to deal with nagging wives, unwanted advances from transvestite speakeasy entertainers and occupational hazards such as unintended self-inflicted gunshot wounds. It's enough to make a man wonder if he should consider another line of work.
Des Moines Social Club * 1408 Locust Street * Des Moine, Iowa
WHEN: June 20, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $20.00 For reservations call 1-877-201-3361
The cast includes Doug Bowman, Bryan Campbell, Madeline Chilese, William Cummings, Derek Elstro, Beau Forbes, Luke Harmon, Christopher Rex Jacobs, Benjamin Lasser, Andrew Marchetti, Breahan Eve Pautsch, Meghan Phillipp, Keith Redmond, and David Wilhelm.
The Panda Feathers Band are Dan Pearce on Gypsy Guitar, Josh Zagoren on Piano, Heather DeSouza on violin and vocals, and Jason Grey on percussion.
All original music written by Josh Zagoren, Dan Pearce, & Mike Powers
Written by Josh Zagoren, Directed by Andrew Marchetti, Set Design by Andrew Marchetti, Lighting Design by Ben Lasser, Sound Design by Dan Pearce, Props and Puppets by Alena Risinger, Costume Design by Ashely Bagot, Gaspar's Wardrobe by Alena Risinger, Stage Managed by Lyndee Hallahan
Founded in 2004 as a two-man/one robot sketch troupe, The Junction has moved on to becoming a fully incorporated comedic Production Company, dedicated to furthering the art and practice of comedy. From Vaudeville to Catskills to Modern Satire, the Junction incorporates both old and new techniques and a full range of production skills including puppetry and original music to maintain an open forum for creating good and original comedic works. Ashely Bagot, Luke Harmon, Christopher Rex Jacobs, Ben Lasser, Breahan Eve Pautsch, Alena Risinger, Dan Pearce and founding member Josh Zagoren mastermind the productions from conception to performance with the loving care of a family and strict dedication to the art. They have been called "Genius" (Kerry Reid CHICAGO READER) "Quirky" and "An hour of solid laughs" (Junstin Sondak CHICAGOIST.COM).
INFO: HoboJunction@sbcglobal.net
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