Sunday, July 29, 2007

BurleyQ

"It's Cheap But It Always Works"

By Bob Morrison

A work of monumental insight, exploring visceral themes through archetypical paradigms. If this is what you're into, you're going to be disappointed in BurleyQ. But if you're expectations are more modest, and you want intellect-free entertainment and some chuckles from a puppet show with a touch of the naughty, you'll find BurleyQ as satisfying as a Ritz topped with Cheese Whiz and a spit cup of box wine.


The story line is as sketchy as a G-String, involving the meeting of Buttons Stafford playing Buttons Stafford and Professor Ripley cleverly disguised as himself. The professor plays a lively piano that complements Stafford's whiskey something-or-other voice. Together they put a series of puppets through their paces.






The (not very) high point is a rendition of a classic strip by a puppet who ought to be ashamed of herself--but cheerfully isn't.


The show culminates with a fireworks display. So manage your expectations, down a tumbler of free wine, and be assured you won't leave this show wondering, "What did they meant by THAT."

For more BurleyQ photos, visit my Bonnie Briar Productions web site.

Cheers,
Bob