What is a man willing to
suffer for money? What depths of degradation will he go before waking to the fact
that he is wretchedly unhappy, even with a pocketful of cash. In this engrossing
one-man show, John Cox takes us on his personal journey to enlightenment through
back-breaking work. This young man’s search for meaning, after an abusive
childhood, leads him to pursue the goal of $$$ earned within the confines of a
brutal world.
Months at sea capturing
and sorting fish soon endows him with a small fortune in cash. The ultimate
goal is the real catch – become a Captain and after 11 months at sea you go home
with half a million. When someone who matters to him says the old cliché ‘money doesn’t buy happiness’ he wonders
if he’s been suckered into a false dream.
Under Michael Arabian’s
dynamic direction, Cox creates a number of people who influenced his life: the
snarling captain who had only contempt for his workers; the happy-go-lucky
shipmate who wasted his life ashore and was wasted by the ship itself, even momentarily
the step-father who beat him.
Also the child psychologist who taught a broken boy
how to survive, and the young woman who lifted a mirror so he saw his life
pattern.
Imaginative set (John Iacovelli), lighting (Leigh Allen) and sound (Julie Ferrin). Don’t miss this inspiring
true story.
At The Hudson Theatre, 6539
Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, through Nov. Tickets at (323) 960-7780 or www.themoneyfishplay.com
Photos by Michael Lamont
Also reviewed in the
November issue of NOT BORN YESTERDAY
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