JULIUS WEEZER

Director Matt Walker unleashes the gods of merriment to clown away in pursuit of silliness. There are the usual ridiculous wigs and overbaked pancake make-up plus errant limbs, nerf arrows, bungee wounds for Caesar and other hilarious costumes, too (compliments of Halei Parker).

Just enjoy this crazy romp through 90 minutes of fun and laughter.

The Troubies are at it again, and they’ve invaded the El Portal in NoHo to celebrate their 25thAnniversary with Shakespeare’s immortal tale of political intrigue, Julius Caesar, er, Weezer. Teaming an unlikely rock group (Weezer) with a play that doesn’t lend itself to musical interpretation Julius Weezer seems geared to entice a non-Shakespearean crowd with very well-done Shakespearean riffs by the talented, yet demented cast. For sheer fun, this is the show that will make traditionalists happy, while the rest of the crowd keep tapping their feet. It’s in for a short run, so try not to miss it!

Beware the Ides of March…in May!”

April 16, 2019…North Hollywood, CA…Et Tu, Weezer? TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is back, and taking a stab at their latest hilarious world premiere musical comedy event with JULIUS WEEZER, adapted, choreographed & directed by Matt Walker. JULIUS WEEZER will preview on Saturday, May 4 at 8pm; Sunday, May 5 at 4pm; Thursday, May 9 at 8pm; and will open on Friday, May 10 at 8pm and perform through Sunday May 19 at 4pm at the El Portal Theatre, 11206 Weddington St. in North Hollywood.

Have you ever wondered what really happened to Julius Caesar on the Ides of March? The Troubies have…and are warning you to “Beware the Ides of March in May!” The terrible tidings and twisted tale of corruption, betrayal, and the quest for absolute power –no, not Washington DC – it's Rome circa 44 B.C., with Shakespeare's story of Caesar mashed up with the funk-rock riffs of the resurgent and ubiquitous band, Weezer.

The sidesplitting action happens everywhere, so keep your eyes peeled. And, by all means, get ready to laugh, guffaw, chuckle, and wheeze throughout this uproarious tale.

JULIUS WEEZER ROCKS THE ROMAN EMPIRE RAMBUNCTIOUSLY!
At the El Portal Theatre

Slapstick, vaudeville, burlesque, crazy Roman attire, out-of-the-box outlandish premises, impersonations, general tomfoolery, yes, there's Comedy Tonight!!

The Troubadour Theatre Company, or The Troubies present a Roman escapade, Directed, Choreographed and Adapted by Matt Walker, who is also the Artistic Director of the Company,
that occurs both in Ancient Rome and Current No Ho (North Hollywood, to all you foreigners...)

It's everything in one: part three-ring circus, part rock concert, part Shakespeare and part hilarious improvisation.

A terrific ensemble of actors pull this off without a hitch, which, given the absurdness of the plot and the continual ad libs and asides, is darn-right applaudable! Standing out, as Cassius, Matt Walker is most flamboyant and dastardly, Victoria Hoffman as Portia has duality of emotions going for her, Matt Merchant, as Marcus Antonius has a powerful, booming voice and embodies the image of the character, Joseph Leo Bwarie as Octavius Caesar/Augustus who blasts through the walls with his energy, haughtiness and savviness, and my favorite character(s) Lucius/Decius, both hysterically played to perfection by Rick Batalla.

“Julius Weezer” is more serious than most Troubie shows, but not to worry: You'll laugh plenty...

Company leader Matt Walker adapted and directed the piece, in which Shakespeare's immortal lines get name-checked amid one-liners, topical references and lots of clown-like comedy...

Think: togas, pancake makeup, amusingly bad, bowl-cut wigs — and a cast of 13 creating brainy mayhem.

Featuring a terrific cast, the Troubies' latest show, a meld of Julius Caesar and the music of Weezer, is — beneath all the jokes — a surprisingly faithful version of the classic drama. - RECOMMENDED

With astounding energy, the company rocks out singing and dancing to the music of Weezer, improvising on the fly in the best commedia tradition. They bond with the audience at the get-go, talking to them, bringing some on stage, cruising in the aisles, inviting them to participate vocally from their seats in chants and more. As a relative newcomer to LA, this show is my first contact with Troubadour Theater Company. I assure you it will not be my last. My best girl and I had a ball!

I absolutely loved this play! And boy did I need a laugh this week! The music is brilliant and inspired. The acting excellent and beautifully balanced with the songs and the improv. Everyone is absolutely bloody brilliant and the whole audience agreed that this is the best way to see "Julius Caesar."

In Julius Weezer, Troubadour Theater Company uses its signature wit to turn a Shakespeare classic into a blissfully-alive rocker version of its ancient self, and the result is divine madness. You don't need to be a Bard lover to have a great time but, if you are, you'll be impressed by the level of classical talent on stage and the company's ability to "speak the speech" while tickling your funny bone.