Stroke of Genius: Pantomime Masturbation Throughout Performing Arts History

Sharp intellectual satire meets risqué Monty Python buffoonery in this polished multimedia "lecture." Our deadpan Professor "makes a surprisingly lucid case" [Orlando Sentinel] regarding the historical and academic significance of . . . clowns pretending to masturbate. This semester, you can take "JACKIN' AROUND" very seriously.

Playwright: Head writer: Vulva Va-Voom, Staff writer: Shane Mayforth
Cast: Starring Shane Mayforth as Dr. Walter Winkworth-Perez, with Vulva Va-Voom as The Spankin' Shyster
Designers: Sausage conveyance mechanism by GutterFly Productions

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Plain Language Description

"Stroke of Genius" is about a college professor who teaches a strange academic subject. Throughout theater history, clowns and mimes have mimicked many types of humorous behavior. This professor specializes in pantomimed masturbation. Dr. Walter Winkworth-Perez has spent many years studying theories and techniques of these comedic performers. His lesson plans put a special focus on the 1920s silent film actor who is recognized as the all-time greatest star of the art form.

• Satire
• $20.00 inc $5.00 frais
• 18-23 août 2025
• 60 minutes
• Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
• 02: The Next Act Backstage Theatre
• 18A
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  Show Contains: Adult Language/Content, Sexual Content