Fat Men in Skirts is an eccentric and darkly funny comedy that explores human fragility under extreme conditions. Phyllis and her son, Bishop, survive an airplane crash on a deserted island, only to then face life-altering choices. Five years later, they are rescued, only to discover that their philandering husband/father has become involved with a young porn star. Chaos, violence, cannibalism, and insanity ensue.
Fat Men in Skirts asks many poignant questions, including, “Can people really change,” “Can the human heart be happy settling for second best,” and “What does a baby actually taste like?”
Press:
Fat Men in Skirts is a Helen Hayes Awards Recommended production.
“Surprisingly sweet for a play about rape and cannibalism.” --Washington Post
“Strikes just the right tone for a Fringe play — it’s edgy, raw and a little nonsensical.” Rachel Weiner of the Washington Post calls it “surprisingly sweet for a play about rape and cannibalism.” --DCist
Will make you “rethink your own revulsion when it comes to eating dead babies.”
--Washington City Paper
”I enjoyed Fat Men in Skirts as much as one can enjoy a play that involves mental illness, rape, murder, and incest.”-- DC Theatre Scene
"5 out of 5 stars." --MD Theater Guide
Restrictions
This show is part of the DC Fringe Festival, so you need one of their buttons to enter in addition to the ticket. If you have one from seeing another Fringe show, just bring it. If not, you can get one at the door for 7 bucks. Keep it if you plan on seeing other Fringe shows. Sorry, we think it's a pain too.
Contains explicit language, and graphic violence. Not recommended for children under 18 or those with "delicate sensibilities".
All ticket sales are final. Patrons who have not arrived when the show is about to begin may have their seats released. Any available late seating is at the absolute discretion of the house manager. Parking is not great, so come early or take the Metro.