For the Love of Late Night is a Windsor original show written by the talented Michael J. Krym, who also directed and produced the show. He also played a small role as Gary the stagehand who makes sure the main character stays on top of things.
Jimmy McCrae has been in the spotlight for forty years with his own late-night talk show. He has made quite a name for himself on television, having chatted with all sorts of stars. Now, with the rise of social media and people becoming famous at the click of a button, Jimmy learns from his producers that his late-night show is about to be canceled. He realizes his last show needs to go out with a bang. It has to be something everyone will remember.
The celebrities Jimmy interviews are definitely people to remember. His first guest is Patricia Clark, a washed-up pop singer who has released a new album. Her outfits are glittery, bold, and gold, making a statement. She loves to party and always seems to have a new man in her life. Patricia's persona is very much akin to Ke$ha's, complete with badly written song lyrics reminiscent of Rebecca Black.
Next, we have Damian Marlow, a male Hollywood star, who is in all the latest blockbuster hits. His charm and good looks always land him the parts. He is “IT” and has become incredibly successful.
Finally, we have Kiki, a wildly popular YouTube star. She is a little too connected with her online fans, posting a new video seven days a week. Her channel focuses on her life, shopping hauls, and pretty much everything under the sun. She is also a vegan.
Jimmy McCrae, played by Eric Branget, was the one who liked to stir the pot. With his career slowly declining, he might as well bring others down with him. Prying into their personal lives on live TV and having the guests turn against one another, he lives for every moment.
Michael Krym has written a very comedic and witty script. It was evident he drew much inspiration from celebrity interviews and mishaps. The actors had the audience laughing from beginning to end. They all played off each other very well, maintaining their composure while breaking into chaotic characters.
Krym was clever in his writing style, incorporating jokes about modern times and historical events. All of the actors are seasoned performers and can connect with any role given to them. Krym’s previous show, "A Bad Man’s World," starred the same group of actors. "A Bad Man’s World" was more of a drama, touching upon realistic issues. "For the Love of Late Night" is reminiscent of "Saturday Night Live," high energy and filled with comedy. Seeing them play roles that were complete opposites was amazing. They all brought the same quality of performance to both shows.
Will Jimmy end up saving himself to keep his show on air? Or will he become the face of the next TMZ report by having a mental breakdown? Check out 'For The Love of Late Night' to find out.
Cast
Eric Branget as Jimmy McCrae
Somerville Black as Patricia Clark
Kyle Kimmerly as Damian Marlow
Shannon Pitre as Kiki
Michael Krym as Gary
Directed, produced and written by Michael Krym
There is one final performance, tonight at Sho Studios (628 Monmouth, Windsor) at 8pm.
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