Emmy-winning actress Vicki Lawrence will bring both half of her performance career to Sedona Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 22nd at 8pm. Two women’s show. ”
“A totally deprived of ambiguity as a high school senior, Lawrence has become part of the current higher education cast of the “Carol Barnet Show,”” said a press release from SIFF. “In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches, Vicki is well known to her fans, and is sure to say that she is the most beloved character of all time, Thelma Harper, or “Mom” ” has been created. ”
Lawrence appeared in “Mama’s Family” from 1983 to 1989, bringing the Katankawa but adorable Thelma Harper from the Harper family to millions of TVs.
“Everyone has a ‘mommy’ in their family,” Lawrence said. “What I heard from fans – “Oh, you’re my aunt, or you’re my grandma” – I have a friend who is a psychologist, and she says, “You’re dysfunctional If you don’t live in your family, you’re living alone.” [their] family. “
The show is a combination of stand-up comedy and storyline from Lawrence’s career before Mom took to the stage later in the performance.
“Even if my story gets older, I think it appeals to even younger people because it’s not the way show business works anymore,” Lawrence said.
“You don’t write fan letters and go to national television, you don’t have the training of the best comedians in the world. And you keep on having a career and don’t do much fun. That’s not much more It doesn’t happen easily.”
Thelma’s opinion on the 21st century includes issues with cloning and low-flow toilets, and at first glance it appears that everyone is multitasking while driving. “The Lord knows, the world continues to become crazy, so there are a lot of material to work with,” Lawrence said. “She’s a bit mad at Washington too. Why can’t they understand anything? We’re just arguing all the time.”
Lawrence added that he wasn’t sure if Thelma would run for the best office in the country again, as he did in his 2008 book, “Mom for the President: Good Road, Why Not?”
“God knows that our candidates are now allowed to age,” commented Lawrence. “I’ll find you as I get older, I think a little more [Thelma] I will. At some point, I think you’ll get the right to say what you’re thinking. You just don’t have time to waste… Mama has an opinion on everything. She doesn’t always make it right, bless her heart, but she is very opinionated. ”
Before Lawrence and Mama’s performance, her longtime friend and colleague costume and fashion designer Bob Mackey appeared at the 4pm screening of his documentary “Bob Mackey: The Naked Illusion.” Masu.
“Bob Mackey: The Naked Fantasy” introduces the six-year career of award-winning costume designer Bob Mackey,” the documentary explains. “The documentary includes original interviews with Bob Mackey’s clients and collaborators, as well as some of his inspiration, including Cher, Carol Burnett. [Lawrence]Rupaul, Pink, Miley Cyrus, Tom Ford. ”
Mackie will hold a session of questions and answers after the screening before introducing Lawrence.
“If people aren’t watching his documentary, they need to adjust to it,” Lawrence said.
During his career, Mackey has created over 16,000 costumes on the “Carol Barnet Show” alone. “McKee was a very instrumental one because he has a really great sense of humor. Carol and I have said many times that I’ll have a hard time with the character. We’ll start on Monday. Wednesday. Go to the wardrobe. Bob will dress you up and you will see you with the mirror – “My God, I know who I am.” [as a character]. ‘”
“[Lawrence’s] Humor, charisma and incredible talent are legendary,” said Patrick Schweiss, executive director of SIFF. “This will be a night of giggles and an unforgettable entertainment that will leave you with a splattering sideways. You don’t want to miss it.”
The typical admission fee for “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A 2-Woman Show” is $59 or $49 for SIFF members. A limited number of VIP tickets, including Meet and Greet with Lawrence, are available for $200. Tickets are available online sedonafilmfestival.com Or call (928) 282-1177.
