Based on a Totally True Story
by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
directed by Robert A. Mitchell
February 12–21
The St. Louis debut of a quirky, offbeat romantic comedy that moves at the speed of lightning. A twenty-something, semi-successful comic book writer by day, struggling plawright by night has his world turned upside-down when Hollywood comes calling.
Based on a Totally True Story is partially underwritten by a generous grant from the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and from the John R. Goodall Charitable Trust.
Reviews
“It is amusing every step of the way … the whole cast delivers fine performances … Mitchell’s directing is impeccable, and even if I don’t agree that it’s ‘just’ a bunch of fun, it certainly is that (and more).” Andrea Braun, KDHX, FM 88.1
“Aguirre-Sacassa’s […] dialogue has good comic rhythm which [John] Wolbers hits on the mark. The other performers are also good, especially Leo Gregory Stoff in a series of small bright bits.” Judy Newmark, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Credits
Cast
- Ethan:
- John Wolbers
- Michael:
- Michael Perkins
- Mary Ellen:
- Sarajane Alverson
- Ethan’s Dad:
- Alan McClintock
- Apple Boy, Kim’s Guy, Hot L.A. Guy, etc.:
- Leo Gregory Stoff
Backstage
- Director
- Robert A. Mitchell
- Art:
- Marjorie Williamson