Description
Johnny Depp: A Retrospective On Late-Stage Capitalism stars Jenna Kuerzi – who conceived, wrote, and performs the piece solo.
Costumed in full Jack Sparrow regalia, as the preteen heart-throb turned wino forever, Kuerzi-as-Depp offers a retrospective on every film in his entire career, even the ones we didn’t watch, in order to ask…what happened? A satirical powerpoint “extravaganza” that is part ritual and part drunken singalong, the play features throwing things at random intervals, “fabulous” prizes, and a celebrity circus we keep tuning in to.
Kuerzi is known to CTC audiences for her work here in Sunday In the Park With George, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Xanadu, and Bat Boy: The Musical.
Johnny Depp: A Retrospective On Late-Stage Capitalism is being presented in tandem with Brian McCann’s solo show Generous Fire: Charles Dickens In America as part of CTC’s commitment to celebrating original works by regional artists.
Artistic Director Kerry Kristine McElrone is thrilled to bring these two plays and performers to Delaware as part of CTC’s 30th anniversary celebration.
Says McElrone “City Theater Company throughout our 30-year history has been a proud champion of new plays and playwrights. We have produced several World Premieres, workshopping full plays from page to stage, and through our One-Act and Ten-Minute Play Festivals have given voice to many playwrights, both those established and those just starting out.
“Supporting new and original work is a critical part of CTC’s mission, and as Artistic Director I am thrilled that these two plays and their authors are joining the many voices we have been privileged to partner with over the past 30 years in this respect.”
Stage Managed by Stuart Thomas. House Manager Julie Snow Regan. Photos courtesy of the actor-playwright; promotional art by Joe Trainor.
TICKET DETAILS: General admission $30. Military/ Student with ID $25.
All shows at The Delaware Contemporary, 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The museum’s art galleries are open prior to showtime. All CTC shows feature an in-house cash bar with drinks/snacks.