Disclaimer: I hate theatre.

Ok, so maybe that's a little strong, but I'm really not a fan. I've always been a "film" kind of girl. The artifice of plays, especially musicals, just leave me scratching my head. Why did that character just break out in song and why are the rest of the characters not locking her up for singing to a blank wall?

That said, I was invited, along with Steve Semester and Brett Healey, by fellow Smoosier Amy Stark to see "The Producers" at Beef & Boards and since it was my last chance to have an evening out before my husband starts back to school (and wanting to meet some new Smoosiers) I decided to accept her generous invitation. My impression of Beef & Boards was that the primary audience members are either approaching or past retirement and sure, there were a lot there. But I also saw younger people, professionals in groups and couples, many more than I expected. Perhaps it was the ribald nature of the play that brought them out, but whatever the case, the audience was excited to be there.

So, back to theatre. Since I'm not a fan, it takes a lot to keep my interest and even more to impress me but B&B's production is extremely well done, and REALLY funny. More than once, I heard my laugh resounding in the theatre, a big hearty laugh I don't let loose on very often. It was oh so naughty and deliciously funny. The cast was great, the costumes must have cost a fortune but the real find for me was the introduction to Eddie Curry. Eddie's so talented, you wonder why he's here in Indianapolis and not a Broadway regular. I'm an amateur student of comedy theory and history so what really got me is his comedic timing, which is PERFECT, but roll it up in a mousy little ball with his wonderful voice, adeptness at physical humor and it's truly something to behold.

Thanks Amy, for the really damn fun evening.