Reno: Rebel Without a Pause
Work
Rebel Without a Pause's original theme centered around Reno not keeping up with the bastardization of Old Bohemians while at the same time she is having trouble becoming a member of the Bourgeoisie. However, after the September 11 attacks, she tossed out much of the material and started over. The unscripted show is performed as a stream-of-consciousness monologue by Reno.
It deals entirely with the ever-changing events following the WTC/Pentagon tragedy and its aftermath. In a theatrical reflection that is partly deconstructionist politics and partly a patriotic confession, she challenges the audience to keep up with her as she attempts to assimilate the unfolding crisis. Reno is a "concept comedian: and her material is always shifting and in the moment. The show often achieves a town meeting feeling with audience members speaking out as well.
press release
It deals entirely with the ever-changing events following the WTC/Pentagon tragedy and its aftermath. In a theatrical reflection that is partly deconstructionist politics and partly a patriotic confession, she challenges the audience to keep up with her as she attempts to assimilate the unfolding crisis. Reno is a "concept comedian: and her material is always shifting and in the moment. The show often achieves a town meeting feeling with audience members speaking out as well.
press release
2001
English
WORK.2001.0004
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