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105 Proof or, the Killing of Mack "the Silencer" Klein
Illusion Theater
528 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis
With a setting straight out of the bootlegging days of Boardwalk Empire and characters who'd feel right at home in Breaking Bad, 105 Proof or, the Killing of Mack "the Silencer" Klein is a tale of small-town ambition, big-time greed, outright violence and bootleg whiskey. The story starts in a small Illinois town, where Jonathan finds out his grandfather has a side business making whiskey out of the general store. Soon the mob wants a piece of the action, and that's when things get rough for the young bootlegger. The play debuted at the 2015 Minnesota Fringe Festival, prompting City Pages critic Ed Huyck to say, "105 Proof isn't just one of the best shows of the Fringe. It's one of the best shows of the year." See the drama unfold at Illusion Theater in Minneapolis.
Thru - Nov 20, 2016
Price: $15-$27
Box Office: 612-339-4944
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105 Proof or, the Killing of Mack "the Silencer" Klein Reviews
| Talkin Broadway - Recommended
"...In 105, we're transported to Prohibition Era Illinois to tell a dark tale about ambition, betrayal, and the evolution of evil. The characters we meet are all cliches (in a good way). There's the gravel-voiced guy whose face never moves and the creepy, wildly smiling trigger-happy guy (Derek Lee Miller) who slaps you on the back and asks how your family's doing, a second before he shoots down the wise guy in the aisle who didn't pay up on time. There's even a menacing moll (Emily Dussault) who stands with one foot angled out to show off her Barbara Stanywick gams, and moans out a steamy torch song about wanting to die easy (that would be one of the noir touches)."
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Twin Cities Arts Reader - Somewhat Recommended
"...If you've never seen a TLA play, their unique work makes seeing 105 Proof worthwhile. Similarly, those who are into gangster movies should enjoy the story. This is not TLA's best work, however, and I recommend that TLA fans wait for a more daring production."
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