The Yucca Valley High School theatre company opened the dark comedy “Frank’s Life.” Reporter Rebecca Havely offers this review of the production…
High school senior Madison Curtiss directs “Frank’s Life,” by Mark Dunn, the play that inspired the film, “The Truman Show.” Frank’s entire life has actually been the setting of a television soap opera. The unsuspecting Frank, confidently portrayed by Tyler Geeson, has no idea his entire life has been a lie. His best friend, played by Nicolas Geogea, and his wife Shelly, played by Katelynn Bergman, can’t wait to play their next roles. Network exec Ms. Pruit, played by Rachel Wuerth, informs the cast that ratings are low and their pay has been cut. His best friend’s wife, played by Madelynn Nimmo, plans to make a pass at him to boost ratings. His soap Mom, played by Aimee Frank, is furious. Joy, his mentally unstable sister, played by Mariah Muchtar, forgets her meds and starts dropping hints that “Frank’s Life” is not what he thinks.
Tickets for “Frank’s Life” can be purchased at the door of the multi-purpose room at Yucca Valley High School. Performances are tonight through Saturday night, March 14, at 6 p.m. with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday as well. The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for students, children 12 and under are free.
