“Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”

 

David Dean Bottrell Photo by Conor Weiss

 David Dean Bottrell's monologues are intimate, physical, presentational, mental,  creative and a hoot. Mostly.

The essence of the evening with DDB turns on his personal stuff. the episodes in his life that have been moments.. stepping stones, if you will, to being in a place where each anecdote evokes a gamut of emotions and most important, genuine laughter! that being difficult to come by these days!  Whatever the opposite of a stand up routine might be, the broad range of emotions, especially, make Bottrell's show a must see. In today's  super charged atmosphere of uncertainty, sharing David's insights and sometimes snarky take on things is a welcome relief.  His story of being jealous of another actor who got all the parts he went up for is a little shaggy.. but fun.

Bottrell is a charmer and playing to the enthusiastic opening night audience became a symbiotic experience with the reach of true sadness when recalling the loss of love and capped by where the title of this show comes from.   A card from Lincoln Center!!

The way Bottrell tells his stories flows naturally.  To me, anyone who holds sway for an hour and a half or so.. moving smoothly from one episode to the next with the snap of his fingers, from the story of the Louisville Slugger to Lincoln Center and back again, it's the sort of show that makes you want to share with friends.. 

Or else!  

Bottrell uses the wide Matrix stage to advantage, sharing his anecdotes generously.  The Matrix's shallow three rows of seats make this an ideal situation for .. especially.. Bottrell's intimate moments ..  

David Dean Bottrell Returns in Rep at 8pm Wednesday, July 10 and runs through July 21, 2024. Check website for performance schedule. 

Rogue Machine, in the Matrix Theatre

 7657 Melrose Ave., 

Los Angeles, CA 90046. Tickets are $45 (Seniors $35, Students $25). Reservations: https://www.roguemachinetheatre.org/ For more information 855-585-5185. 

Schedule:

Wednesday, July 10 at 8 pm (Opening) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”

Friday, July 12 at 9:30 pm (Late Show) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”

Saturday, July 13 at 3 pm (Matinee) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”
Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm (Matinee) The Death of Me Yet
Monday, July 15 at 8 pm The Death of Me Yet
Wednesday, July 17 at 8 pm The Death of Me Yet
Friday, July 19 at 9:30 pm (Late Show) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”

Saturday, July 20 at 3 pm (Matinee) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”
Sunday, July 21 at 3 pm (Matinee) “Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This”