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Full-Length Play, Comedy / 1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
John Leguizamo
In this flexible-cast version of the tour-de-force telling of John Leguizamo’s childhood and adolescence, family moves and coming-of-age lessons bring plenty of laughs.
Get caught up in this tour-de-force telling of John Leguizamo’s childhood and adolescence. As his family bounces from neighbor-hood to neighborhood, and his father bounces from dream to scheme to dream, John constantly adapts to meet his surroundings. After learning one final hard lesson from his father, he discovers the key to his success: putting his faith in himself and making something out of nothing.
Originally all played by just one actor, the varied points of view in this play contribute to the diverse, comedic whole – and can now be expanded to be portrayed by any number of actors.
Freak premiered on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in February 1998. Directed by Spike Lee, the production starred John Leguizamo.
MANWOMANJOHN/NARRATORMOMFATHER DOCTORHINDU MAN JAMAICAN MAN CHINESE MAN GRAMPS LITTLE JOHN WHITE GRANDMA GRANDMA DULCEPOOCHIEFRIEND 1/FUCKS FUNNY BRANDOFRIEND 2/XEROX FRIEND 3/RAYRAYOTHER WOMAN/AMYUNCLE SANNYYOUNG JOHNMAITRE’DTEENAGE JOHNGIRL’S POPSYASHEEKAIRISH GIRLIRISH GUYITALIAN GUYJOEYGERMAN WOMANMY THANGANNOUNCERWHITE JOHNYOUNG ADULT JOHNLEEASST. DIRECTOR
Though originally staged as a one-person show, the play may be done with any number of actors.
Various locations in Manhattan and Queens. 1983-1990s.
“Scathingly funny.” – The New York Times
“Perhaps no comic since Richard Pryor has been better at wringing laughs from horrific childhoods.” – Variety
Freak – “Family Barbeque” Scene
Freak – “Puberty" Scene
Freak – “Uncle Sanny” Scene
by Isaac Gómez
Isaac Gómez