HOLD
HOLD and The Man Who Pulled A Gun Out of His Ass
"Shiela: He isn't the first lover I killed.
Kevin: Well, you're not the first killer I loved..."
Two short plays by Ruben Carbajal
Directed by Ian Rosenberg and Chris Talbott
Starring Will McCormack, Chris Talbott, Ari Vena, Mary Wigmore
With special musical guest John Gold
Center Stage, New York City
February 1999
"HOLD" Directed by Ian Rosenberg
A desperate man seeking aid from a mental health hotline is instead sent into a surreal automated phone system purgatory. This suspenseful comedy with laser-sharp performances and fast, fluid staging left audiences gasping.
"The Man Who Pulled A Gun Out of His Ass" Directed by Chris Talbott
Betrayal! Violence! Breakfast Cereals! Fake blood and noses, wigs, and gunshots fly in this wild and unsettling story that introduced audiences to OVO's brand of no-holds-barred theatricals.
Bridging the two short plays, musical guest John Gold's understated but shimmering rock brilliance held audiences in sway for the entirety of his tight and brooding set, icing on the cake of OVO's inaugural production.
