Humor Abuse
OFF SALE
Sep 17 – Nov 3, 2013
PresERVING THE PICKLES
Run away and join the circus with a clown, his dad and a lifetime of memories.
Life lessons fly fast and funny for Lorenzo Pisoni when he joins the family business—San Francisco’s Pickle Family Circus—at the age of six, earning his clown college stripes (and polka dots) through on-the-job training with his exacting father as his role model, guru and comic foil.
In his autobiographical Humor Abuse, Pisoni is a one-man whirlwind: spinning stories like plates and performing side-splitting physical feats with aplomb, mixing heart and humor in a tenderly rendered homage to the consummate performer, parent, and perfectionist who taught him everything he needed to fill some very big shoes.
Creative Team
Performed by Lorenzo Pisoni
Sound Design and Original Music Bart Fasbender
Created By Lorenzo Pisoni, Erica Schmidt
Directed by Erica Schmidt
Lighting Design Ben Stanton
OFF SALE
September 17 – November 3, 2013
Mark Taper Forum
Humor Abuse runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission. originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre club, Lynne Meadow, artistic director, Barry Grove, executive Producer, on February 19, 2009. Humor Abuse was developed at The Eugene O'Neill Theater conference.