Jay Johson Two and Only - wonderful and sweet

[inishmore]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 11:42pm

Hey everyone, I've rarely started a post but I just got back from seeing Jay Johnson's show The Two and Only. It's one of the best things I've seen in months. It's absolutely adorable and honestly moving. I know the show is having trouble marketing itself because it's a bit of an odd sell so I wanted to try to help spread some word of mouth. Not only was he hysterical (my personal favorite is Darwin the monkey. LOVE HIM) it's also a lovely piece that gives some of the really interesting history of ventriolquism and mixes in his own personal journey.
I don't believe that before this I've ever seen a ventriolquist but I have to say, it's fascinating to watch.
So it really is a fun evening. Just my two cents. Oh they also have a website thetwoandonly.com that has a couple of clips of his characters (including Darwin) which is also fun to watch.

[Corine2]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:01am

You have great taste. I see it tomorrow for my third time.
See it!
DARWIN IS ADORABLE! But the snake is my favorite.
Even though the snake reminds me of Sueleen.

[kcroca]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:53am

Just to add my two cents. This is a beautiful and poignant performance that if you have any chance to see should not be missed. Immensely talented, very funny and a story told from the heart.

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:36pm

I enjoyed this show.

It has a well-written book and it is charming.

So nice to hear a well-constructed play for a change, with a good, human story, even placed in the historical context of the art of ventriloquism, and a piece which touchingly honors other practitioners of this art.

Well done.

[Corine2]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:41pm

Don't touch Darwin's tushy.