PRINCEVILLE — “Totally demented, unforgettable, over-the-top.” That’s how The Huffington Post summed up writer/performer Ann Randolph’s “Loveland,” which she brings back to Kaua‘i tonight. Randolph is known across the country for her outrageous physical comedy, inspired monologues, hilarious character and
PRINCEVILLE — “Totally demented, unforgettable, over-the-top.”
That’s how The Huffington Post summed up writer/performer Ann Randolph’s “Loveland,” which she brings back to Kaua‘i tonight.
Randolph is known across the country for her outrageous physical comedy, inspired monologues, hilarious character and poignant storytelling.
In “Loveland,” Randolph takes the audience on an unforgettable cross-country flight, playing multiple characters, including Frannie Potts, an out-of-control, sex-crazed misfit overwhelmed by grief.
“It’s a smoking hot show,” Randolph said. “An outrageous comedy about death and sex.”
Randolph’s inspiration for the show came during the year preceding her own father’s death, during countless flights between Los Angeles and her parents hometown of Loveland, Ohio.
“Every time I boarded the plane, I thought it would be the last time I’d see my dad,” she said. “I thought the grief would overtake me. So I explored every aspect of what I thought would happen if I let myself lose it, and found the humor along the way.”
The biggest challenge, Randolph said, is that no one wants to watch a comedy about death. However, she promises the audience is in for “a wild ride.”
“The way this character deals with death, it’s painfully funny to watch.”
In conjunction with “Loveland,” Randolph will offer a mini, interactive workshop immediately following her performance for those interested in exploring personal stories of life, loss and humor.
“This is like a freebie,” Randolph said of the mini workshop.
Those looking to delve even deeper are invited to attend Randolph’s “Write Your Life” workshop Jan. 26 and 27 at the Church of the Pacific.
Participants will spend the day in a creative retreat exploring their own unique and powerful story. The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Registration costs $250.
Randolph said the best stories are often those that are embarrassing, gritty and raw, and she is excited to help others discover and write their own.
“The writing workshop excites me as much as performing,” she said.
“Loveland” made its Kaua‘i debut in July 2011. It returns for one performance only at 7:30 p.m. today at the Church of the Pacific in Princeville. Tickets are $25 and are available on the website www.BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling (800) 838-3006.
Randolph has been vacationing and performing on Kaua‘i for the last three years and said she has developed a deep love for the island and its people.
“I want to make it home,” she said.
