Red Octopus Theater
The Red Octopus Theater is an original sketch comedy group. They also perform classical dramas and premier musicals. The group has been performing since 1991, which makes them one of the oldest sketch troupes in the United States. Since 1991, the group has had more than 100 actors and over 90 shows.
The year 2008, marks the 16th year for the sketch comedy to be performing their original “mockery and malcontent” shows. They recordings of hits like “Fxxxk Me Long Time” and the saga “As Farewells Go Bye.” These recordings are featured in the new Assswell? 1997-2007.
In 2007, the Red Octopus Theater troupe performed at the Easy Street Piano Bar’s Cabaret Room as part of the “Pagans Summer Love-in” show.
Jason Thompson has been apart of the Red Octopus Theater Company for eight years. He has not only been acting with the group, but contributed writings and was a board member of the company. Jason has also branched out to write in productions at The Rep, Murray’s Dinner Playhouse, and short and featured length films.
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External Links
http://www.therep.org/bio.asp?secID=83 http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/rockcandy/2007/08/greatest_game_on_dirt.aspx http://www.myspace.com/redoctopustheater
