Playwright and actor Jim Fitzmorris takes the audience on a hilarious journey through the scariest time of all, the 1970s in New Orleans. An affectionate and creepy look at childhood in New Orleans, The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris is the latest comic monologue from a performer The Times-Picayune’s Ted Mahne calls “electric.” Showtime is October 25th at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm.
A playwright, critic, dramaturg and editor, Jim Fitzmorris is a New Orleans native who specializes in writing about the rough-and-tumble, daily life of the city he calls home. Jim is the winner of four Big Easy Awards for Best Original Production, a two time finalist for The Heideman Award, and a finalist for The Osborn Playwriting Award. Holding a PhD in Theatre History and Criticism from The University of Washington’s School of Drama, Jim has worked as a university professor, a theatre interventionist at Medard H. Nelson Middle School, and a political fixer. Learn more about Jim on his blog, jimfitzmorris.com.
