Presented by Toy Theatre and co-produced with Project Y Theatre Company
Written, performed and created by Peter Michael Marino
Directed by Michole Biancosino
Music by Michael Harren
Screen management by Genny Yosco
Remaining dates: May 8 – 16, 2021
Streamed over YouTube
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Review by Kitty Drexel
YOUTUBE — We heard about the Zoom science fiction parody play The Planet of the Grapes Live from this American Theatre article written by creator Marino. His article is a deep dive manifesto into his inspiration for the Grapes parody of Planet of the Apes. The movie is famously parodied by cherished agents of pop culture such as The Simpsons, Robot Chicken, Spaceballs, etc.
Science fiction parodies make for great entertainment. I needed a good chuckle so I purchased a ticket. Continue reading