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About SMALL
Written and performed by Robert Montano
Directed by Jessi D. Hill
Bobby is a small Puerto Rican/Italian kid from Long Island with a big dream. Soon he’s galloping headlong into the strange, obsessive world of professional horse racing. But the track is as dangerous as it is exciting, full of colorful characters and powerful beasts. The jockeys and their associates form a makeshift brotherhood even as they wrestle with the extremes of their sport. But will Bobby outgrow his dream or be consumed by it?
SMALL is a tour-de-force about finding and losing yourself in the messy process of growing up as one young man’s dreams unexpectedly lead him from the Belmont racetrack to the Broadway stage.
SMALL had its world premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, NY (Joe Brancato, Artistic Director & Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director)
Know before you go
Adult subject matter and language
Run time
1 hour & 30 minutes
Categories
Age
12+
Start date
August 12th, 2023
End date
September 2nd, 2023
Endlessly entertaining, "Small" tells the story of Robert Montano--the show's creator and star--as it follows his improbable journey from teenaged jockey (after being introduced to the exciting world of horse racing by his mother, he can't wait to climb into the saddle himself) to, of all things, dancing alongside some of Broadway's biggest names in one hit musical after another. From the moment he meets his mom's favorite rider--a seasoned vet who would go on to become Robert's hero and mentor--to his self-destructive efforts to keep his weight down (another problem was his height; soon, he had simply grown too tall to be a jockey), to his departure for the New York stage, we see it all; and thanks to his extraordinary gift for mimicry (he plays everyone, including grizzled old racetrack pros, casting directors and choreographers, and even his mom) and balletic grace, "Small" is gorgeous, funny, frequently sad, and one of the most captivating solo shows you'll ever see. If it ever comes back, do yourself a favor and buy a ticket. Like the first-place finisher in a Triple Crown race, it's a winner.
One person show with actor playing multiple characters vividly. It's about the world of horse jockeys. A subject rarely portrayed in theater.
I enjoyed the show. If it does come back to NYC go see it!!!
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