FringeNYC: The Dead Hooker Play – Location, Tickets, Reviews
Of the many dark comedies debuting at this year’s Fringe Festival, The Dead Hooker Play stands out to us for the simple reason that the playwright’s bio reports he spent ten years as a bouncer and celebrity bodyguard. He must’ve sees some crazy sh!t that found its way into this play, right? This is Mr. Decker’s third play at the NYC Fringe.
UPDATE: Sunday, August 18th, 8:00PM
During the first act, this show is everything one would hope/fear it would be: raunchy and absurd in every hilarious way possible. Then in a startling twist towards the serious Act I ends and Act II begins, re-telling and explaining the events of the night before. Scotty Decker, ex-bodyguard and writer, creates a bizarre, hilarious, and unexpectedly real journey out of the worst 12 hours in a young man’s life.
LOCATION
The Players Theatre
115 McDougal Street
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RUNNING TIME
2 hours
TICKETS
$15 in advance, $18 at the door (click here for tickets)
DATES
Wednesday 8/21, 9:45pm
Thursday 8/22, 6:30pm
REVIEWS
TimeOut
What begins as a shallow and sexist black comedy actually turns into a poignant, touching reflection on death, the misuse of life, and the morality of prostitution and euthanasia.
Usher Nonsense
Would I recommend The Dead Hooker? Definitely, for people who aren’t sensitive and have a wide sense of humor where there is a place for dark comedy.
NY Theatre
Decker and his team should be commended and this play is definitely worth a look.
CAST & CREW
(partial list)
Written by Scott Decker
Co-directed by Lindsay M. Stringfellow
Featuring Jim Conroy, Scott Decker, Madeleine James, Sean Modica, Maria Pastell