←Recommendations of Sock Puppet Fetish Noir

I admit I wasn't sure I knew what the conceit of the exchange was between "Darrell" and Jane at first. Like anything noir-ish, I was always on the lookout for clues; anything dropped beyond articles of clothing. But when the veil was finally lifted, I got it. Cute piece with heart.

This play is unhinged in the best possible way. The physical comedy is outrageous, the deadpan delivery is lethal, and the worldbuilding is so specific it feels like a cult I accidentally joined. I laughed out loud more than once, and I don’t do that easily. If you want a short play that lets actors go absolutely feral while still being tightly structured and smart as hell, this is it.

GOOFY. SO GOOFY AND STUPID (compliment.)

Ha! What fun. I'm getting muppet vibes. I love it. More, please.

Sock Puppet Fetish Noir is an absurdist twist on the film noir detective genre, and offers great opportunity for performers with character, physical, and visual humor. This show ain't playin' footsies, it's a real kick.

This short is the kind of play that I really wish I could see live. The physicality of the sock puppets adds an extra layer to the comedy, which is already rich and abundant! What a silly, silly play with a perfect ending. I love it!

Though SOCK PUPPET FETISH NOIR is grandly silly, and so much fun as farcical footsie noir - it also comes out of, I'm guessing, the universal aversion we all have for losing socks. And what is comedy when it doesn't come from real pain? (A friend accuses laundry driers of eating her socks because she would never lose one.) The detective genre banter between Jane and "Darrell" would be amazing fun to see performed. Perfect ending, and I love Melvin's "Do the thing" sign. I'm laughing now just thinking about it.

A delightfully bizarre 10-minute play with a really satisfying ending. This would be absolutely hilarious to see staged!

The only regret I have after reading this is I didn't see it staged first, because I can just imagine how hilarious it would be in a live version. Like the best comic pieces, it takes a simple and brilliant premise and explores it for every comic angle. At a brisk ten minutes, the play jumps from one great gag to another, keeping us constantly hooked until the final capper. I've read a few of McBurnette-Andronicos's more dramatic pieces; after this one I'm convinced this playwright could write much anything and do it well.

Another funny play by McBurnette-Andronicos with a twist that I never saw coming. Lots of laughs and an ending that is spot on!