Extended
three weeks due to its overwhelming popularity, Mitch Albom's tender
new comedy, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, is about a tabloid
journalist searching for two Alabama hunters who believe they shot
a celestial being. Full of zany characters like Alligator Man and
the Early brothers, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel is an out-of-this-world
tale full of magical surprises and unexpected second chances.
Additional performances were added to accommodate
record ticket sales and at the end of its PRTC run, Duck Hunter
Shoots Angel moved to the 
City
Theatre in Detroit for a commercial run.
PRTC Executive Director Jeff Daniels said,
"We're fortunate to be able to add additional September performances to satisfy Mitch's millions of fans. We only wish we had a million seats."
The World Premiere of Duck Hunter Shoots Angel was directed by PRTC Artistic Director Guy Sanville. The original cast included Joseph Albright, Wallace Bridges, Ryan Carlson, Jessica Cloud, Randolph Fitzpatrick, James Krag, Grant R. Krause, Jenny McKnight, and Wayne David Parker.
Teri L. Clark replaced McKnight for performances
beginning August 20 and Lynch R. Travis replaced Bridges starting
September 1.
Critics' Quotes:
"The acting, across the board, is outstanding... [the play] takes risks and entertains, making it a wholly worthy experiment." Jenn McKee The Bottom Line: The Purple Rose closes its season with yet another excellent production! Donald V. Calamia Tom Helma |
Photos by Danna Segrest
"The
playwright... wisely populates his story not with stereotypes,
but with unique individuals. Sure, we chuckle uproariously
at their antics. But underneath their colorful exteriors we
discover a wonderfully diverse cross-section of humanity...
A well-written play cannot have a successful premiere without
the guidance of an experienced director. Guy Sanville’s
contributions to Duck Hunter Shoots Angel are immeasurable.
Sanville has staged Duck Hunter Shoots Angel with
a superb comic eye. Each act is beautifully paced, and with
no break between scenes, each transition is flawless... Sanville
and lighting designer Reid G. Johnson have outdone themselves
with this production. But most importantly, Albom’s play
is an actor’s playground. PRT mainstay Wayne David Parker
excels as Duane, ‘the world’s smallest redneck.’ Recent
Wilde Award nominee Joseph Albright brings depth to the other
Early brother, Duwell, that is amazing to watch."
"The
swamp itself is a thing of beauty... Sound effects are awesome,
with locusts and crickets and the deep-throated croaks of
tree frogs bubbling up in the fog. The only thing lacking
is the sulphurous scent of the Alabama swamp and a few pesky
encephalitis-carrying mosquitoes. Director Guy Sanville has
given skillful direction to the play, with one scene transitioning
to another in an effortless manner... is it a good play to
see on a sultry summer evening, worth the price of gas and
two tickets? A resounding yes. Laughs abound."