Matrix Theatre Goes Around the World - Mark Brown

Around the World in 80 Days at The Matrix Theatre

Well look what’s happening in my backyard: Lost Dog Productions is producing Around the World in 80 Days at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood, California.

I went to the opening the other with an old friend of mine from university and had loads of fun. It was the first time I had ever been to the Matrix Theatre. It’s a cute theatre. Wide. A very wide stage. You could get all of the Rockettes on stage in a line and still have room to spare.

Everybody loves an elephant.

I sometimes try to avoid reviews but with social media it’s hard to completely avoid them. Thankfully the reviews so far have been very good. (And if there are any bad ones I hope I don’t see them).

“Those nostalgic for Three Stooges slapstick or old-time vaudeville will thoroughly enjoy playwright Mark Brown’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS.” ~ Broadway World

“A fun voyage and adventurous treat!”~ Discover Hollywood

“You want to laugh until you cry? Go see Lost Dog Productions’ Around the World in 80 Days!” ~ Theatre Notes

Me with the director, Allison Bibicoff, on opening night.

And hats off to a terrific and highly talented cast.

Thaddeus Shafer – Phileas Fogg

Michael Uribes – Passepartout and others

Brian Stanton – Detective Fix and others

Sujana Chand – Aouda and others

Gabriel Oliva – Just shy of twenty characters

Me with the cast on opening night. A rare moment away from the alcohol.

Thanks to Allison Bibicoff, the actors, the dressers, crew and everyone at Lost Dog Productions for putting together a successful production of Around the World in 80 Days.