A few days ago I wrote an article about The Wild Party, an immersive musical being staged here in Austin at Pershing Hall. My first experience there was a musical revue version, necessitated by one of the lead singers having a medical issue.
Happily I was able to return to see the full, staged play. It is on for two more performances: tonight, and Nov. 12.
The star of the show is Queenie, played by Leslie Hollingsworth. She is shown in the lead photo with the guy has fallen in love with her. The character Black is played by Jeffrey Guilfoyle. But the abusive guy Burrs (played by Andrew Cannata), wants Queenie for his own. The dynamic between those three sends off fatal sparks. It is set in the 1920s, my favourite decade!
This is a dynamic musical, which gives off great vibes, even when the action gets down and dirty. A tremendously impressive production by Austin Underground Collective.
https://austinundergroundcollective.com
Here are a few production photos:
Photo credit: Dave Hawks