Six Degrees of Fornication

Dave Wallys new play is not for everyone. If you pale at the idea of watching live theatre that contains partial nudity, simulated cunnilingus, bisexual dominatrix prostitues, and hand jobs played for laughs, then by all means, stay far, far away. However, if youre a rational, open-minded adult who finds the sexual politics of the modern age curiously lacking in a sense of humor about the ridiculousness of it all, then youre in for a fun, provocative night of Los Angeles theatre. "Everybody lies in bed" is both a terrible pun and the shows central theme -- and its very telling that the most direct, honest character in the show is mostly seen in silly costumes. Wally sets out to find the fun in dysfunction, creating a cast of characters that identify as "straight", "gay", or "whatever". Yet even with all the bed-hopping shenanigans, often played for shock value, Wally never draws judgement or morality into play, creating bizarrely sweet empathy out of some characters who are, on the surface, not entirely likable. Its a profane, deliciously awkward and decidedly funcomfortable show that offers some pretty unstable glass houses, but never asks us to throw stones -- instead hinting that our own hazy, transparent reflection is often looking back at us in glints and shards.

Sexy, smart, controversial and painfully funny. This is a well-written show and an engaging evening of theater. It is indeed a La Ronde for the new millennium. Check it out!

Six Degrees of Fornication is poignant, funny, dark, awkward, uncomfortable, uplifting and HIGHLY ENTERTAINING. The intimate theatre makes for an excellent venue to see such an intimate presentation.

This play is like a new La Ronde for the 21st century. The audiences laughed and applauded. Fun!