What is Brükalton? That is an excellent question. A cast of Outlandish characters who are led by a delusional leader living in a fantasy world straight out of the deepest recesses of a brilliantly eccentric woman’s brain.
~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~
The Story of Brükalton
The story centers around Amacia Brükalton, played by Kelsey Mato, who is trapped in her bedroom, spending her time writing a story and being entertained by the Minister of Loneliness, played by Kell Kittell. The story she is writing, the play within a play, is but one of her obsessions.
The leader, King Chuck, played by Brett Andres, is in a fantasy world all to himself. He has a tendency to randomly change the things around him just because he can. There is a group of people who support him in these endeavors. His supporters are all in with his every whim. This reminds me of someone, but I can’t quite put my tiny hands on it.
There is a Minister of Fashionista who helps King Chuck with his latest idea to celebrate their good fortune with big balls, ahh, parties. As I sit here, writing this, I look at the cast list and remember all the absurdity in Brükalton, as well as the complexity of the story.
Fast-paced and extremely funny, Brükalton is a hilarious escape from today’s troubled times. There are threads in the story of Brükalton that reflect what is happening around us and point out the absurdity in the style of William Shakespeare.
Here are some Photos to give you a taste of Brükalton
What About the Performances
The performances on stage are a testament to the incredible talent of the actors. They bring this seemingly ludicrous story to life with such energy and commitment that you can’t help but be captivated. With so much happening on stage, these performers don’t miss a beat, keeping the audience engaged and entertained.
The Bottom Line
Brükalton is uproarious, with bits of deeper reflection added like spices to your favorite goulash. Do yourself a favor and see Brükalton for that laugh you need right now.
Brükalton
Written and Directed by Mary Bennett
Cast
AMACIA BRÜKALTON – KELSEY MATO
LEON – THE MINISTER OF LONELINESS – KELL KITTELL
PIDGE BRÜKALTON – BELLA MASON
MIDGE BRÜKALTON – RILEY MCKINNEY
GELDON – THE MINISTER OF FASHIONISTA – ANDY LUNA
KING CHUCK – BRETT ANDRES
FATHER STEVE & MOTHER JENNY BRÜKALTON – LEWIS ZAUMEYER
FATHER ED & MOTHER EDNA ERRATIC – ANDY LUNA
FATHER MARTY & MOTHER MARTHA TENDENCY- MATTHEW HIGHGROUND
PAUPER WILLIAM – JESSEY RICHARDS
PRINCE HARRY – MATTHEW HIGHGROUND
MRS. SNIGGLETON – RILEY MCKINNEY
THE PLAY WITHIN THE PLAY CAST
THE MINISTER OF LONELINESS AS SOLDIER/HIMSELF
MRS. JENNY BRÜKALTON AS MR. BRÜKALTON
MRS. EDNA ERRATIC AS PIDGE
MRS. MARTY TENDENCY AS MIDGE
PIDGE BRÜKALTON AS AMACIA
PAUPER WILLIAM AS KING CHUCK
Creatives & Crew
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/AUTHOR/HOUSE MANAGER – MARY BENNETT
STAGE MANAGER – KAITLYNN COOPER
LIGHT/SOUND DESIGN & OPERATION – DAVID SIMPSON
SET DESIGN – LEWIS ZAUMEYER
COSTUME DESIGN – DEBORAH MORRISON
VOLUNTEERS – BARBARA BIONDO, INA BOOTH, MERRYANNE DAVIS, BARBARA KOHLENBURG, PAT MONAHAN, GIOVANA RIZZARDO, AMBER TEEN
Performance Dates
May 2, 3, 7(A), 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17@ 7:30 PM
SUN Matinees: May 4 & May 18* @ 2 PM
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets *Sunday – Talk Back With The Company
Brüka Theatre
99 N. Virginia St, Reno 775.323.3221 www.bruka.org
RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office at (775) 323-3221.
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