The Consul, The Tramp and America’s Sweetheart
West Coast Premiere
November-December 2016
A Play by John Morogiello
Directed by Jules Aaron
Produced by David Hunt Stafford
This is THE CONSUL, THE TRAMP AND AMERICA’S SWEETHEART:
On the eve of World War II, the German consul to Hollywood tries to stop production on Charlie Chaplin’s first talkie, The Great Dictator. The result is a wonderful and clever new comedy, based on a true story about the powers of art, politics, commerce, freedom of speech and what it means to be American.
Starring:
Melanie Chartoff • Shawn Savage • Brian Stanton • Laura Lee Walsh
“it hits the right spot right now”
—Lyle Zimskind for Stage Raw
“Jules Aaron directs with a keen appreciation for slapstick possibilities, ironic tension, moral ambiguity and gentle reflection.”
—Eric A. Gordon for People’s World
“absolutely splendid performances”
—Steven Stanley for Stage Scene LA
Read the full press coverage of the show.
