In Rover’s scenario, avid photographer Carroll attempts to get his idol, the earthy and colorful Dickens, to sit still for a portrait photo. The results are both hilarious and poignant, as the two men share their perspectives on life.
Rover is no stranger to entertaining audiences. A lifelong theatre impresario, he founded The Reduced Shakespeare Company in 1981–and is one of the three co-creators of the hilarious parody The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged–which remains one of the all-time most popular shows since its appearance in 1987.
Rover talked about his experiences in theatre, the inspiration for A Perfect Likeness and the process of bringing his vision to life.
A Perfect Likeness, by Daniel Rover Singer, runs from now through December 22nd at the Fremont Center Theatre, located at 1000 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.
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