A live, shot-for-shot physical theatre comedy parody of Jurassic Park, performed by two actors and a Foley artist.
Hold On To Your Butts plays at the Dudley Riggs Theatre on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, with shows at 2 PM and 7 PM both days. It's a one-hour comedy show presented by Hennepin Arts, and it's recommended for ages 8 and up.
The premise is pretty straightforward: two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of a Jurassic Park-style dinosaur movie. The whole thing is built on comedy, physical theatre, and live Foley—the sound effects they make on stage in real time. If you've ever wondered how those movie sounds are actually made, you'll see it happening right in front of you while they work through the parody.
It's a smash hit that's been around the block. It had critically acclaimed debuts in the West End and Off-Broadway before it went on tour. The Times called it "a funny, head-spinning Jurassic Park parody," and the Scottish Daily Mail named it "the hit of the Fringe." Now it's making its way to Minneapolis.
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Since it's a parody of a dinosaur movie, it's a good fit for families—the 8+ age recommendation means it's safe for kids, and the 2 PM matinees make it easy to bring them along. The show runs an hour, so it's a quick one. You've got four options to choose from: Saturday afternoon or evening, and Sunday afternoon or evening, all at the Dudley Riggs Theatre on the first floor.
