Hovey Players Presents:
The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie

By Albert Innaurato

Directed by Mark Sickler

“Some of us, it seems, exist outside of nature and no one knows where we fit. Nature has her claws in all of you but not in we who exist outside her. You have your claws in us.”

Can intelligence, sensitivity, and a deep appreciation of nature and beauty be enough to combat the ugliness of despair, loneliness and longing for acceptance and love? In simpler terms, is beauty really only skin deep?  The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie tells the story of a 500lb young man who can no longer face these questions. Through monologue and memory we learn of his tragic upbringing, and ultimately his resolve to eat himself to death. 

Please note this play contains strong themes and strong language.

Performance dates August 16, 17 and 18, 2007, at 8.00pm at the Abbott Memorial Theater, 9 Spring Street, Waltham, MA.

There will be a talk back session immediately following the performance on Thursday August 16.

Come show your support and help us raise money for a new lighting board. Tickets are $20.00 general admission, and $15.00 for students and seniors. $10.00 admission for Members and Subscribers.

Hovey Players wishes to thank all those who attended performances of The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie and all those who sent donations because they could not attend! We were able to raise $1,250...and counting! Hovey Players also wishes to thank Mark, and his cast and crew, for contributing their time and talent!

Cast

Ronny Pompeo
Brishani Reece
Brian Wolfe Leonard
Michael Corbett
Judith Kalaora

Production staff

Assistant Director, Jesse Olson
Sound by Robin Gabrielli
Costumes by Kristina Perry.
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