Theatre de la Jeune Lune

Of the three companies I would want to be on stage with, this one was at the top. If you’re ever in Minneapolis, go see a show by these terrific pranksters. I appeared in an election year satire Ubu for President, based on the Ubu Roi plays by Alfred Jarry. The important thing was that I played Ma Ubu, which meant a lot of stage combat in pumps and a six foot drop onto a wrestling mat wearing a corset. Best three months ever.

Vincent Gracieux was Ubu, pictured here in an earlier production of the piece. Vinny was my husband in the play and my host for most of my stay in Minneapolis and it was an honor to perform with him. We drank a lot of Czech beers late at night while watching Charlie Rose and the Olympics.

Me as Ma Ubu: