David Dean Bottrell: The Death of Me Yet

 The Matrix Theatre in Hollywood has hosted hundreds of shows that reflect the 'age and body of the times.' Rogue Machine Theatre expands the importance of this little space with relevant and thoughtful Theatre. 

Perched on the  Edge of Success, a gay man with a clipboard in his hand (eventually) David Dean Bottrell carries on the important legacy of the Matrix and Rogue Machine Theatre.

Perched on the edge of a rave, I found Bottrell's beautifully presented anecdotes, presumably from his true adventures are undeniable. Ranging from bleeding like a stuck pig at LAX to being mugged in a developing neighborhood in LA, to the story of Uncle Ray's funeral (that reminded me of my own Uncle Jim's) and a tribute to his friend and colleague, Don, whose end of days story was, at once touching and sad and...  liberating.  .

 

David Dean Bottrell  photo Conor Weiss

Depending on one's age, The Grim Reaper may be just down the block or out past the horizon. Bottrell's pithy personal stories attempt to put "you know what" into perspective. 

Ultimately, the polemic of Bottrell's pitch, balancing him on that precipice of here and there is a Wake Up Call:  "I Am Alive!".. Amen, Brother.. 

He eschews the term 'journey.. ' but.. of course. we are all on the trail that sooner or later (in Sinatra's voice) we face the final curtain.   Shall we come to grips with reality .. or stay  in denial? 

If you are alive?  Get to the Matrix and storm the gate early for close to center seating.  Bottrell's stories & his message are like honey:: they ebb and flow with recreated characters like Aunt Marie at Uncle Ray's funeral what with one thing and another.. draw us in, never skipping a beat to share what life on the edge is all about. 

Step up, stand up and applaud.

Crew:

Production Manager/Stage Manager: Rachel Manheimer

Artistic Directors: John Perrin Flynn & Guillermo Cienfuegos

Co-Artistic Directors: Elina de Santos

Publicity: Judith Borne

General Manager: Ramón Valdez

Executive Director: Justin Okin

Marketing Director: Michelle Hanzelova-Bierbauer

Social Media: Ruth Fowler

Company Manager: Scott Sheldon

David Dean Bottrell: 

The Death of Me Yet  

 January 10. 2024

 8pm Wednesday – Saturday; 

3pm Sunday 

 January 14, 2024.  

Five performances only

Rogue Machine

Matrix Theatre 

 7657 Melrose Ave., 

Los Angeles, CA 90046.  

Tickets are $45 

(Seniors $35, Students $25).  

Pay-What-You-Want ($20 minimum) 

Thursday January 11, 2024 

 Reservations: https://www.roguemachinetheatre.org/ or Information 855-585-5185. 

 

Rogue Machine has upgraded their HVAC system at the Matrix Theatre to exceed compliance with current COVID protocols. They have installed HEPA air purifiers in all public spaces. All staff and artists are fully vaccinated and boosted.