Based on a story by Edgar Allan Poe. Mr. Lackobreath is the luckiest man alive, but soon after his wedding his life becomes a high-spirited comic nightmare. Punch and Judy meets the Book of Job in Professor Ralph's neglected masterpiece.

The New York International Fringe Festival
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Saturday, August 22, 2009 at NOON 
Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm

All tickets are just $15!

at The Connelly Theater - Venue #4
220 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10009
between Avenues A & B
F to 2nd Avenue-Houston Street. Exit 1st Avenue. Walk north on 1st Avenue to East 4th Street, then east to the theatre.

Here’s what critics have said about Professor Ralph’s work:

“...one of the most wonderful productions of any age or of any language.”
~Daniel Webster
 
“...mediocrity achieves an inglorious success!”
~Ambrose Bierce

“It’s like Punch and Judy retelling the book of Job!  A delight for both the young and the young at heart!”
~William Leman Redehttp://www.fringenyc.org/shapeimage_2_link_0
Professor Ralph’s
Loss of Breath
Or 
The Tragical Comedy or the Comical Tragedy of Mister Lackobreath
Or 
Perseverance
Loss of Breath
PAST
In April 2008 our workshop was great a success.  Thanks to Todd and John for their participation and contributions.

In January 2009 we hosted an informal table reading of a new draft of the play.  Thank you Bob and Jonathan for all of your help.

In August 2009 we took part in the New York International Fringe Festival.  Thank you to everyone who came out to catch the show. 
Present
If you are interested in contributing to this project please consider checking out our donate page.

FUrther INFO
Photographs
Video of Jen at CBS Early Show
Program
Professor Ralph’s Finger Puppets
Press Release
Fringe Preview
NYTheatre.com’s Review
Time Out NY’s Review



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    CREDITS 
    
    Featuring:
    Erik Gratton and Robert Leeds
        
    Written by: 
    “Professor” Ralph Phillips
    
    Directed by: 
    Kevin P. Hale
  
    Stage managed by: 
    Michelle Kelleher

    Costumes designed by:
    Jess Hooks

    Sound designed by: 
    Chris Schardin
  
    Lighting designed by: 
    Jennifer Linn Wilcox



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