NATAS Special Offer for Humor Abuse at A.C.T. January 12–February 5!

A.C.T. invites NATAS members to see the acclaimed production Humor Abuse, the “funny, poignant, and inspired” (Bloomberg) true story of growing up in San Francisco’s Pickle Family Circus! In this one-man feat of performance, Lorenzo Pisoni, the son of famed Pickle’s founder Larry Pisoni (who, along with fellow Pickle’s Bill Irwin and Geoff Hoyle, set the bar for the art of clowning in America) takes you under the big top with this hilarious stage memoir filled with stupendous physical acts. A hilarious and heartfelt event that will delight audiences of all ages, Humor Abuse dazzles with unforgettable stories and mesmerizing routines. Performances run January 12–February 5. Save big with $45 Orchestra and $35 Mezzanine seats! Use code CIRCUS at act-sf.org/humor or call 415.749.2228. Subject to availability—limitations apply.

Created by Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt
Directed by Erica Schmidt

In this hilarious stage memoir filled with stupendous physical feats, Pisoni takes us under the big top with the incredible true story of growing up as the youngest member of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circus. Celebrating the complicated, no-holds-barred life of a performer, Pisoni shows off the tricks of the trade he learned from his father, Pickle cofounder Larry Pisoni. A hilarious and heartfelt event that will delight audiences of all ages, Humor Abuse dazzles with unforgettable stories and mesmerizing routines—all performed by the "one-man whirlwind" (WOR Radio) Lorenzo Pisoni.

"Breathtaking" —The New York Times

"A heartfelt story of a son looking for what makes his father tick"—Associated Press

"Pisoni's performance is breathtaking." —The New York Times

"Utterly charming, absorbing, and hilarious"
—TheaterMania

"A heartfelt story of a son looking for what makes his father tick" —Associated Press

"Funny, poignant, and inspired" —Bloomberg

"Great fun! Lorenzo Pisoni is a one-man whirlwind. The stunts will amaze you and the kids will enjoy it." —WOR Radio

"Surprising, funny, and entirely theatrical. Other solo performers take note: you can describe your troubled childhood, but can you do it with balloons?" —Variety

"A charming and moving tribute. Lorenzo Pisoni is a performer of charisma and charm with the split-second timing and aplomb of Buster Keaton." —New York Post

"Delightful slapstick routines . . . [Pisoni has] killer comic timing and acrobatic prowess." —The Seattle Times

"[Pisoni is] an undeniable charmer [with] stage magic aplenty." —Crosscut(Seattle)

"I can completely recommend running away and joining Lorenzo Pisoni's circus for an evening." —Broadway World

Presented in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre

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written by Sylvian, February 01, 2012

Great Show - Thanks for the heads up.

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