By Katrina Dawn
The Desert Star Playhouse in Murray isn’t the typical theatre experience, nor is their newest offering, Law and Disorder. Such is obvious when you first walk in. The whole place has an Old West Vaudeville theme, and with audience participation, live pianists, a full menu, fourth wall breaking and minor ad libbing, the shows do as well. The experience is unique, but not one to be regretted. From the parody of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” into “Shoulda Put Some Cuffs On Me,” sung by the notorious villain to punny dialogue such as “How high are you?” “No officer, its ‘Hi, how are you?’” you’re sure to enjoy a night of laughter in this relaxed environment where nothing is taken very seriously. If for some reason you aren’t tickled with the main show, you’re still in luck as every show has an olio (in this production’s case, an ode to the 1980’s).
Lyz, portrayed by Lindsey Rochelle, best encapsulates the feel of the Desert Star in her leading lady role. If the outhouse photo booth in the lobby or opening sing along didn’t clue you in, the character’s obnoxious crying at the discovery of her murdered sister and interaction with surf shop owner Keanu (Todd Michael Thompson) will. However, Sara McDonald really steals the show with her portrayal of Granny Capone (but you can call her Granay-nay). From the physicality, to the classic “old lady” intonation, McDonald kills it with her vocals. Detectives Joe Friday (Lee Daily) and Penny Briscoe (Selah McKenna) are the two protagonists we follow through the whole show as one would with any Law and Order episode. As they try pinning the crime on Tommy Capone (Matt O’Malley), things heat up with the addition of Bambi (Natalia Noble), Tommy’s girlfriend, and his mother as a potential suspect. The show cumulates with a court trial and Deal or No Deal plea bargain headed by attorney (and romantic interest) Jack McCoy played by Justus Jorgensen.
The Desert Star can be great fun, but it should be noted the jokes can come across as offensive. In this particular production, LDS culture takes several hits. The show also contains some light sexual innuendos that are fairly PG rated. Although not the crown jewel of the Desert Star, if a lax, satirical night of classic bad jokes and good food is in order, Law and Disorder might be what you’re looking for.
Desert Star Presents Law and Disorder by Eric Jensen, Beth Bruner, and Laura J Lewis
Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 State St, Murray, UT 84107
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June 7- August 18, 2018 7:00 pm
Tickets: $14.95- 24.95
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