IN MY CORNER
Written and performed by Joe Orrach
Co-written by Lizbeth Hasse
Joe Orrach delivers a power-packed original coming of age story in rhythms of jazz, Latin, rock 'n roll, tap and boxing. Born into a family dominated by a line of Puerto Rican boxers and sweetened by food, gesture and song, Joe tells his energetic story to the accompaniment of a jazz ensemble, led by musical director and world class pianist Matthew Clark.
This dramatic solo performance, fun and full of life, comes to the City Club after sold-out runs in San Francisco, great reviews and an Izzy nomination for this Sicilian actor, dancer, singer and US Air Force welterweight boxing champ who has performed with Gregory Hines, Savion Glover and appeared in films by Woody Allen, James Mangold and others. A 75 minute show.
“Bay Area performer Joe Orrach's 'In My Corner' is a knockout” - Contra Costa Times
“In My Corner… would be merely a tour-de-force if it weren’t so close to the bone... It’s truly a show, continuous entertainment, its infectious spirit telegraphed by the rapture of the performer.” - Berkeley Daily Planet
“Orrach is an electrifying performer” – East Bay Express
Location
The City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Showtime
March 19, 2010
Tickets and Info
reservations@cityclubsf.com and www.cityclubsf.com
Pre-Bout VIP Reception & Seating Available with Sponsorships – Inquire with Larissa Lorian for details
(415) 362-2480
Credits
Written and Performed by Joe Orrach
Co-written by Lizbeth Hasse
Musical Direction and Original Music by Matthew Clark
Band
Matthew Cark - Piano
Micha Patri - Drums
Eugene Warren - Bass
See Joe in a one-time guest performance of An Oak Tree. An Oak Tree is running at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles through February 14, 2010!
The play stars British Theatre Artist Tim Crouch, who is also the play's author. The second actor in the show is NEW EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, and has NEITHER READ OR SEEN THE PLAY BEFORE! No, this isn't improv. It's some of the most powerful theatre you've ever seen!