Pochsy IV
Written & Performed by Karen Hines
Come into my taxi car, A Pontiac whose driver cares, It’s candy flossy pink inside, An Uber to nowhere…
Theatre Network presents a Keep Frozen production
POCHSY IV
Written & Performed by Karen Hines
“You’d call the show an hallucination if hallucinations were as expertly constructed as Pochsy IV. Or maybe a nightmare if nightmares were as funny.”
–Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca
“Wildly funny and insightful… nothing short of riveting.”
-Savannah Parker, Edmonton Journal
Part stand-up comedy, part otherworldly ocean cruise, this high-performance satire comes to you from the makers of Mump & Smoot.
Pochsy used to work at Mercury Packers. Where she packed mercury. Now Mercury Packers has moved its operations offshore. Join Pochsy as she says goodbye to her industrial past and wins a 5-star cruise to the calm clear centre of the sea. Take a peek through Pochsy’s thick-lashed eyes as she is enchanted by glittering water creatures, friendly stewards, premium dining and the upgrade of all upgrades.
Comedy. Not for children.
Written & Performed by
Karen Hines
Directed by
Michael Kennard
Clunic Consultation by
John Turner
Assistant Directed by
Alexandra Dawkins
Set & Lighting Design by
Sandi Somers
Composition & Sound Design by
Chantal Vitalis
Co-Producer
Dianne Goodman
Production Dramaturg
Blake Brooker
Production Associate, Sound Programming, & Social Media
Kate Pallesen
Additional Sounds
Richard Feren
Costume Consultant
Justin Miller aka Pearle Harbour
Times
Tuesdays through Saturdays @ 8 PM
Sundays @ 2 PM
Previews: Tue Oct 17 & Wed Oct 18 @ 8 PM
Opening Night: Thu Oct 19 @ 8PM
2-for-1 Tuesdays: Tue Oct 24 & 31 @ 8 PM
Info
The Roxy Theatre:Nancy Power Theatre
16+
Run Time 75 minutes
Tickets
$22.00-$54.00Macabre brilliance is Hines’ keynote and dark satire is her specialty.
— Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal
Karen Hines’ Pochsy, the crown princess of narcissism, has become one of the little gems of Canadian theatre, an unforgettable character steeped in equal measures of honey and acid.
— Robert Crew, Toronto Star
This apocalyptic vision of Clara Bow and Betty Boop … is the most intriguing female creation to hit the stage in a long time…
— Valerie Gregory, Edmonton Sun
Hilarious and harrowing…A walking, singing, dancing embodiment of designer nihilism … Her comedy has the rare ability to make you laugh while feeling queasy.
— Jill Lawless, NOW Magazine