Award Winning Solo Show Returns to NYC For An Encore Performance
Spitting In The Face Of The Devil
Thursday, September 25th at 9:00 pm at Theatre Row – Studio Theatre
Part of the United Solo Theatre Festival
★★★★/4 “Eighty minutes of brilliance!…Down to earth masterful storytelling!”
– The Beat Arts in London
★★★★1/2 “A funny, engaging marathon of storytelling that not only delivers understanding, but inspires–a must see performance that will make you laugh, cry and just feel good!”
– London Free Press
“Very much a hit…Brader is an incredibly versatile and engaging performer…Bachner’s direction is flawless…I highly recommend this piece.” – Broadway World
“A harrowing and powerful one-man show…Brader is a riveting actor as well as storyteller!”
– San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
★★★★★ “Compelling and unforgettable….genius…I cannot recommend
this show too highly!” – The Calgary Sun
“A masterful childhood memoir that can take a hairpin turn from joyful to chilling without missing a beat!” – The Chronical Herald,
Nova Scotia
After a successful tour of the US and Canada, the critically acclaimed solo show, Spitting In The Face Of The Devil, returns to New York City for an Encore Performance at the United Solo Theatre Festival. Written and performed by Bob Brader and directed and developed by Suzanne Bachner. The award winning solo show has been produced in numerous venues and festivals including the New York International Fringe Festival, Garage Theatre Group’s Solo Fest, Inaugural United Solo Theatre Festival, Orlando International Fringe Festival, Inaugural Woodstock Memoir Festival (headlined by the McCourt Brothers—Frank, Alphie & Malachy), San Francisco Fringe Festival, Atlantic Fringe Festival, Omega Institute, Victoria Fringe Festival, London Fringe Festival and the Montreal Fringe Festival.
In this daring, uplifting and often comedic solo show, acclaimed monologist Bob Brader tells the gripping true story of discovering that his abusive and charismatic ex-Marine father is a pedophile. A powerful tale of personal survival and triumph, Winner of five Best of Fest Awards including Best Show, London Fringe Festival and Best Script, United Solo Festival. Hailed by critics as “brilliant”, “masterful” and “unforgettable.”
The creative team includes lighting design by Cory Pattak and technical direction by Katie Chai.
Performances take place at Theatre Row/Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues) New York, NY 10036. Subways: A/C/E to 42nd Street. Tickets are $19.25 (including a $1.25 theatre restoration charge) and are available at the Theatre Row box office, or at 212-239-6200 –www.telecharge.com
Show Date: Thursday, September 25th @ 9:00 pm
Running time: 80 minutes
More info available at www.spittinginthefaceofthedevil.com
Awards For Spitting In The Face Of The Devil:
Winner – Best Show of the London Fringe, The Beat Arts in London, 2010
Winner – Best Script, The Inaugural United Solo Theatre Festival, 2010
Winner – Fringe Hit, The Atlantic Fringe Festival, 2010
Winner – Pick of the Fringe, Victoria Fringe Festival, 2011
Winner – Best of the Fringe, San Francisco Fringe Festival, 2011