A Behanding in Spokane

This was definitely not the least creepy way to spend a Sunday afternoon, but it was a complete riot. When I (Dan) spent the summer of 1997 in Penn's "London Theater Experience" program (sounds like a ride at Epcot but is, in actuality, a credit-bearing program somehow) I saw "The Cripple of Inishman" and "The Beauty Queen of Leenane." While I don't remember too much plot-wise about either of those plays, I do remember leaving the theater a Martin McDonagh fan.* Of course, Walken's comædic and theatrical chops are unassailable (more cowbell, anyone?). And so it was a no-brainer to go see this play. The plot is simple enough: some guy is looking for a hand some hillbillies forcibly removed from his arm some years ago. He's extremely motivated and not very friendly, but he does care about his mother, which is nice. I won't say much more, but we both definitely laughed out loud on multiple occasions.

Billy, btw, spent the afternoon with a new baby-sitter recommended by Adrian and Joanna.

*I was just reminded that Mer and I did see "Pillowman" a few years back at the Wilma theater in Philly. I also fell asleep during "In Bruges," McDonagh's film foray.