Martinis, Babb & The Chinese Elvis

Today, we have a few words from the remarkable Chris Babb. For those of you who don't know Chris--you should! He started out years ago as a staff member here at Woolly and then came back for more as a Board Member--more importantly, he's a man who knows his Elvis impersonators--(and his martinis!) Here's what he has to say about how he spends his Friday nights:

Last Friday was VIP night for Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis. What can I say besides it is a fantastic, funny show?!? Now maybe it was the two martinis I had beforehand, but this show has a big heart and it wears it on its skirt, and yes I said skirt and yes that would be a man wearing the skirt. What else would you expect when an aging dominatrix turns forty, wants to retire and a good client throws her a birthday party? Oh, did I forget to mention the Chinese Elvis, who of course is not Chinese but Vietnamese and needs cue cards to sing songs? And oh, don’t forget the surprise guest! These are not martini driven hallucinations but a sweet endearing show that feels like an early holiday gift, Christmas tree and snow included. The set is fantastic, probably to the best I have seen since we moved into the new space last season. I had a long talk with Hana, Woolly’s Technical Director, after the show and she said it was a real challenge to pull off. Congratulations to the Production Staff. It was great to see Sarah Marshall on stage once again keeping things clean and Kimberly Gilbert was adorable as Brenda-Marie the girl who dreams of becoming a professional figure skater. Hey, who has never dreamed of becoming a professional figure skater, I know I have. I am going back to see the show on Friday, for Club Woolly Night. Hope to see you there…I’ll be the one outside the theatre, martini glass in hand.