Escanaba

Tonight @ the Sunset Playhouse - 8 p.m.

Oct. 17, 2008

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Much like its musical counterpart Guys On Ice, Jeff Daniels' Escanaba in da Moonlight appeals to audiences that wouldn't normally go to the theater. This 1995 comedy about deer hunting in upper Michigan opens at the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove tonight at 8 p.m., incidentally just days after Windfall Theatre closes its production of another Daniels’ play, The Vast Difference. Escanabafollows the plight of Reuben Soady, an unfortunate hunter who has never managed to bag a buck. The 43-year-old Soady, played by Milwaukee's Jim Bloomingdale, is joined by his father and two brothers on opening day of deer-hunting season in a light comedy marked by Daniels' characteristic wit.

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To the person who called me an idiot. Risk to whom...

To the person who called me an idiot. Risk to whom? The criminal or Samaritan? So, you think having a violent criminal knock your teeth out and break your hand with a steel pipe is more noble and praise worthy than using a firearm to defend your own life or the life of an innocent person? And you think I’m an idiot? That’s funny. I’m flattered.

Daniel Burke more than 15 years ago

daniel, i don't think you're an idiot or dumb. I t...

daniel, i don't think you're an idiot or dumb. I think you're incapable of intelligent discourse or reasoning.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

I don’t know if Mr. Burke is incapable of intellig...

I don’t know if Mr. Burke is incapable of intelligent discourse or reasoning, but I find it interesting that you didn’t answer his questions.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

Where's David Archuleta when you really NEED him?...

Where's David Archuleta when you really NEED him?

hater more than 15 years ago

So Mayor… how’s that gun control thing workin out ...

So Mayor… how’s that gun control thing workin out for ya? Not to good, huh! Duuuhhh! If you had pulled a pistol instead of a cell phone, you wouldn’t be in the hospital. Not only did you jeopardize your own safety by unskilled, untrained, unprepared intervention in a violent situation, but you jeopardized the safety of your niece and children if they were anywhere near you at the time. There’s a big difference between heroism and foolishness, and you’re no hero.

Daniel Burke more than 15 years ago

So your solution would be to have pulled a gun. No...

So your solution would be to have pulled a gun. No potential risk there. You are an idiot, Dan.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

Risk to whom? The criminal or Samaritan? So, no na...

Risk to whom? The criminal or Samaritan? So, no name… you think having a violent criminal knock your teeth out and break your hand with a steel pipe is more noble and praise worthy than using a firearm to defend your own life or the life of an innocent person? And you think I’m an idiot? That’s funny. I’m flattered. Obviously it would take more than a steel pipe to knock any common sense into your head.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

If he'd pulled a pistol, Dan, he'd be out of offic...

If he'd pulled a pistol, Dan, he'd be out of office and in prison. Why are the stupid Conservatives always so quick to display their ignorance? This ain't the Old West, Burke. We don't settle our disputes with quick draw stand offs. And it's "not too good" not "not to good." You don't need concealed carry rights, you need phonics, grammar and spelling lessons.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

I love it. The last resort of a liberal with no ra...

I love it. The last resort of a liberal with no rational argument: Personally insult your opponent by calling them “an idiot” or “stupid”. Then immediately change the subject to something really important, like a hasty grammatical oversight. The idea of liberals being beaten senseless by steel pipe wielding criminals does have a certain humorous appeal to it. Personally, if someone attacks this “stupid conservative” with a steel pipe, there won’t be a quick draw stand off. It will be a quick draw followed by a quick double tap; One in the chest and one in the head. Cheers!

Anonymous more than 15 years ago

Reference my last post. P.S. – I already have nati...

Reference my last post. P.S. – I already have nationwide concealed carry rights under HR 218, and if necessary I’ll use that right to protect myself, my family and my brother and sister LEO’s from violent criminals. But if I happen to come upon a criminal giving you a tune up with a steel pipe, please identify yourself so I don’t accidentally intervene on your behalf. I wouldn’t want you to be traumatized by the sight and sound of a firearm.

Anonymous more than 15 years ago