Charles Busch wrote and directed this comedy-thriller. As Angela Arden, an aging and washed up singer and actress, Thru little gestures, voices, and tell tale phrases, Angela evokes stars of the golden era - Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner, Tallulah Bankhead - and more! And the wig she wears smacks of Lucille Ball! It also doesn't hurt that Bootsie (Kristine Nielsen) - the housekeeper looks and sounds like Ethel Mertz!!
It's quite a farce - but a classic romp, nonetheless. Set in what could only be called a classic Beverly Hills home, Angela Arden has two kids (Lance and Edith) both of whom have deep emotional issues - presumably from being raised by Angela! Lance (with or without his short shorts and shirt off) is a dreamboat (Van Hansis - the gay teen on As The World Turns). Bob Ari aptly plays the mega-Hollywood movie producer in debt to the mob- Sol Sussman. His image brings to mind Mr. Goldwyn or Mr. Mayer.
All around it's a murder mystery with a B-Movie ending. The "bad" acting is on purpose - and you don't mind it for a minute. You are there for camp - and camp you get! The mere budget for the glam hostess dresses and "a few very important peices of jewelry" Angela appears in must be half the show's budget alone!
For a night of comedy-noir just stroll on over to see Charles and the entire cast ham it up in this one act treat!