Plays within the play

MOTHER’S HEROES. Closing show of season; regional debut of a locally-popular musical, chock full of child actors and their attendant narm. Press copy says: heartwarming; magical; uplifting. Di’s typo in the ticket system: “Mother’s Herpes.” (The P is right next to the O; Di is neurotic about sex.)

A HIGHLY REGARDED MAN. Pretentious restoration comedy. Lackluster attendance. Press copy says: delightful; hilarious; comedy of manners. Elliott’s typo in the ticket system: “A Highly Retarded Man.” (The T is right above the G. Elliott is neurotic about his learning disability.)

SEAN TAKES A SHOT. New, independent play about angsty gay guys. The January show; ergo, quiet sales. Press copy says: critically-acclaimed; riveting; thought-provoking. Walter’s typo in the ticket system: “Sean Takes a Shit.” (The O and I are adjacent keys. Walter’s neurotic about his gay and his butt.)

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I'd been kind of wistful and melancholy all day when the DJ or robot-DJ at KYLZ played my since-forgotten e-request of Cheap Trick's "Surrender."

The song ended just before the battery in my Sansa gave out.

Big boost. Took it as a sign. Thanks, dude.