As we exit 2020 (and hopefully enter a year where theater lives again, post-COVID!), I wanted to thank play publisher Eldridge Plays and Musicals for promoting my historical farce “Philosophus” among some top plays to be performed by theaters in 2021.
Let’s face it – 2020 was a pretty gloomy time in a lot of different ways, so there’s nothing better to melt all the gloominess than for a theater to perform a fun, completely bonkers, Monty Python- and Carry-On-esque comedy to warm the human heart.
What do the critics say??
“A delightful romp”
Peter Hall of BuffaloRising
“A thinking-person’s farce, Philosophus is a perfect fit for the area and a fun way to start the year… a farce to remedy our times… an up and coming work.”
Debbie Minter Jackson of DC Theatre Scene
“Mr. Crowley’s script is chock-a-block with witty dialogue, broad comedy, and is very, very funny. He expertly melds what appears to be complex thought with farce… Philosophus is great fun. I enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Ann Marie Cusella of BuffaloVibe
“A rib-tickling farce… For those familiar with British comedy, it resembles Benny Hill meets the Enlightenment, or Carry On Philosopher… a very entertaining evening of theater.”
Jennifer Georgia of DC Metro Theater Arts
“The script is a cross between Mel Brooks (“Young Frankenstein”) and the Marx Brothers (“Duck’s Soup”). If you love the ridiculous and lots of double entendres, you will have a good time at this production.”
Susan Brall, MD Theatre Guide
“An all-around funny show and fun time at the theatre… great wit and humor.”
Colin Fleming-Stumpf of BuffaloTheatreGuide.com
“Ripping a page out of “The Book of Mormon” school of comedy… Alleyway’s commitment to presenting new plays and musicals pays off with “Philosophus.””
Melinda Miller of Buffalo News
You can read more about “Philosophus” here!
