A Brighter Shade of Blue
A Brighter Shade of Blue
Paul Strickland
Brown Venue, 2010 Orlando International Fringe Festival</strong>
“Positive Thinking” and “Standup Comedy” aren’t two phrases that make an easy pairing, but Mr. Strickland generates roaring laughter as he details the agony of a messy divorce and his attempts to improve his attitude in the ashes. He brings a comedian’s mind to the problem: “The economy was so bad my marriage got downsized.” This loose cycle of monologues ranges from riotous to life affirming. His “A” material involves a nights spent in Bald Knob, Arkansas where he’s taught the intricacies of the term “DangDurn” and his wife’s serious question of what to do if a T-Rex appears in the middle of the highway. When his adopted philosophy of positivism becomes his topic, the laughs fade. Strickland is an ace standup guy, I hope he gets over the ex-wifey and gets back to Arkansas; it’s a funny place if you don’t have to live there.
This event is part of the 2010 Orlando International Fringe Festival. For schedule and ticket information, please visit http://OrlandoFringe.org
