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Computer Geek
One Nerd’s search for his soulmate
Written and performed by Scott Rose
At Improv Olympic
(I O Theatre)
3541 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
Call 773-880-0199, tickets $14
Thursdays at 8 PM
Limited Open run
Polished one man show full of heart
Scott Rose is the likeable nerd whose love for Apple computers and his search for his soulmate makes for a charming, heart-warming little one hour show. Rose uses cute, home-spoon humor and loads of empathy to relate to the nerd in all of us. We like him and we sympathize with him as he tries to gather an understanding of the mystery in the female persona. The urge to find and relate to woman, to that special girl who will accept us and be our mate, is Scott passion after his computer.
The one man show is quietly effective and full of so many nice stories that it could be a pleasant ‘after-school special.’ The large audience cheered Rose, suggesting they have seen this show before and have launched him into a semi-cult status. These folks love the geek. I can understand why since he is a gentle soul with a winning smile who politely presents his journey to find his soulmate in a fast paced one hour show filled with humor, card tricks and wisdom. Rose speaks to all the lonely souls as he struggles to find his dream mate. This is a wholesome date show that will open the doors for further discussion and help warm up your date for further moves. It is a perfect Thursday entertainment.
Recommended
Tom Williams
Tom99@chicagocritic.com for comments
Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast
Date reviewed: May 18, 2006
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