The Show Must NOT Go On!

by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

10 MINUTE - The loss of a key actor in a community production of Hamlet presents the opportunity of a lifetime for the theatre’s longtime janitor whose zealous enthusiasm gives all new meaning to the expression “take the stage!”

10 MINUTE - The loss of a key actor in a community production of Hamlet presents the opportunity of a lifetime for the theatre’s longtime janitor whose zealous enthusiasm gives all new meaning to the expression “take the stage!”

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The Show Must NOT Go On!

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  • Paul Donnelly: The Show Must NOT Go On! by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
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    From the riotous set up to the brilliant verse mash up at the end, this piece is pure delight. A heady mix of verbal dexterity and physical comedy keeps the energy high and the conceit engaging. This would be such fun to see staged.

    From the riotous set up to the brilliant verse mash up at the end, this piece is pure delight. A heady mix of verbal dexterity and physical comedy keeps the energy high and the conceit engaging. This would be such fun to see staged.

    ”
  • Anastasia Wild: The Show Must NOT Go On! by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    “

    A riot, a ruckus, a wonderful romp through Shakespeare's works via McBurnette-Andronicos' high-energy storytelling. Tons of fun through physical comedy, stage combat, and a fabulously crafted-closing monologue, this a show that should not be missed!

    A riot, a ruckus, a wonderful romp through Shakespeare's works via McBurnette-Andronicos' high-energy storytelling. Tons of fun through physical comedy, stage combat, and a fabulously crafted-closing monologue, this a show that should not be missed!

    ”
  • Ramsey Uhter: The Show Must NOT Go On! by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    “

    Any community theatre performer has all had a Shakespeare production that has gone askew, but nothing like this! Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos has raised the stakes and has delivered a one act that would steal the spotlight, or maybe send one crashing down, at any festival. 'We know what we are, but know not what we may be,' but I do know that this play is a winner.

    Any community theatre performer has all had a Shakespeare production that has gone askew, but nothing like this! Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos has raised the stakes and has delivered a one act that would steal the spotlight, or maybe send one crashing down, at any festival. 'We know what we are, but know not what we may be,' but I do know that this play is a winner.

    ”
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Production History

  • Community Theater, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, 2014
  • University, University of Central Missouri , 2021

Awards

  • Channeling the Bard
    Cambridge University Press
    Finalist
    2016
  • Pick of the Vine
    Little Fish
    Semi-Finalist
    2014