VENUE:
Bantha Tea Bar
5002 Penn Ave
​Pittsburgh, PA 15224


Shepherds Gone Wild
by Joey Maranto

Rating: R  (Warrenton, Virginia)
Genre: Theatre - Pittsburgh Premiere
One critic called them “the dirty Wiggles”—said their act of defiance was nothing short of blasphemy. Another critic referred to them as “purveyors of filth”—saying their self-serving antics caused quite an uproar in the Christian community. But all these four, washed up, middle-aged comedians were trying to do was provide a little harmless entertainment to all those parents out there who are forced day-in and day-out to sit through countless hours of mind numbing children's’ television. What’s so wrong with that?

After forging a friendship during the stand-up comedy boom of the 1980s, these four second rate comedians land themselves a gig as the wildly popular hosts of the Rising Gospel Television Network's "Glorious and Wholesome Children's Television Show." Hoping to use the show as a stepping stone to propel their careers into television superstardom, their dreams are cut short by the harsh reality of the entertainment business. Time passes and there they remain--twenty some odd years later--still waiting to take that step. After learning their show is being cancelled due to lack of viewership, a simple twist of fate give the guys an opportunity to end their careers on their terms. So, they decide to get a little "creative" with their Christmas show. I mean, what's the harm in that? It's not like anyone's going to watch the show anyway...right?

About the Company:
Joey Maranto began his performing career on Washington, DC, stand-up comedy stages where he worked with such acts as George Lopez, Lewis Black, Larry the Cable Guy, and Mike Burbiglia.  He was also a finalist in DC’s 2007 “Funniest Fed Competition.”  His first solo show debuted Halloween night in 2001 on Fairfax Cable Access Television.  Since then, his solo shows were featured at the Capital Fringe Festival, Scranton Fringe Festival, and Wilmington Fringe.

Other Fringes Performed At:
*Capital Fringe 2008, 2009, 2018
*Fringe Wilmington 2009
*Scranton Fringe 2017

​DATES AND TIMES:
Thursday, April 4 at 10:00 PM
Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 PM
Sunday, April 7 at 6:30 PM

Show Run Time:
75 Minutes

​Prices: (If you buy a 2019 Pittsburgh Fringe Button you receive $3 off every show.  You can buy buttons in advance online, or at the venue when you arrive.  You must show the button for each entrance where you purchased a Fringe Button Discount.)

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