…like nobody’s watching

Created by Jake Simonds — jakesimonds.com | Produced by Jake Simonds | Origin: Portland, USA

12
60min
PG
Comedy, Drama, Play, Solo

Tom Hanks had Wilson. Jake Simonds has Spalding. Inspired by survival-in-isolation cinema and the monologues of Spalding Gray (“Swimming to Cambodia,” Wooster Group), …like nobody’s watching is a funny show about loneliness.

Showtimes

Friday, June 157:30pm
Saturday, June 166:30pm
Sunday, June 1710:00pm
Tuesday, June 196:30pm
Thursday, June 219:00pm
Saturday, June 237:30pm

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Venue 6 – La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins - Studio A

Capacity: 165

333 King Edward Ave. La Nouvelle Scène is located on the east side of King Edward Avenue, just south of York Street. Studio A is located on the 1st floor. Front row seating is removable in La Nouvelle Scène Studio A for patrons in wheelchairs upon request. To access front row requires using the elevator, please notify a staff member or Fringe volunteer upon arrival, as venue staff are required to operate it. When possible, please try to arrive a few minutes early in case the elevator is in use upon arrival.

3 Reviews

hiCRANK June 17th, 2018 • 1:51 pm

ONLY THE LONELY

What passes for dissecting Hollywood cinema – the Tom Hanks “Cast Away” vehicle – might actually be about loneliness in a crowded planet.

With a chair, a glass of water, some yellow twine and a basketball, the loin-clothed Jake Simonds creates his own little world. Though unlike Hanks, his solitude is most likely self-inflicted, imaginary perhaps, and unsettlingly relatable. A sparse, introspective, solo shows is a tough task, but this one works. It’s a little rough and dark around the edges, but that actually adds to the ambience. Lots to think about here.

Oh and the rope is a clever prop: creating a shrinking border for the desert island. And at the show’s conclusion, Simonds is at the end of it.
Jessica Madott June 21st, 2018 • 11:48 pm

I’m shocked there aren’t more glowing reviews for such an apropos social commentary on loneliness and isolation… this one-man show beautifully touches on so many shared experiences in life that cause feelings of loneliness and separation. Very creative dialogue includes some monologues that will leave your brain on overdrive long after the show, and an ongoing list of instances we can all relate to (sometimes a little too well) wherein we’re made to feel outcast, isolated, and alone are all punctuated by what seemed to be ‘just a dance’…

How ironic that, in relating to all of these situations of solitude, we’re actually able to feel less alone?

If you haven’t seen this yet, you need to… even if it’s a ticket for one.

(Sidenote: Jake – saw you taking in another performance sitting in the back by yourself and it was everything we could do to not wanna come over and join you… bravo on a truly, truly beautiful show. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!)
Dan Tupling June 22nd, 2018 • 1:09 am

Premium solo fringe performance with terrific physicality, interesting commentary and great use of props, all packed into a sparse but evocative setting and with fun references to recent cinema history.
The type of Fringe that makes you want to come back for more.

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hiCRANK June 17th, 2018 • 1:51 pm

ONLY THE LONELY

What passes for dissecting Hollywood cinema – the Tom Hanks “Cast Away” vehicle – might actually be about loneliness in a crowded planet.

With a chair, a glass of water, some yellow twine and a basketball, the loin-clothed Jake Simonds creates his own little world. Though unlike Hanks, his solitude is most likely self-inflicted, imaginary perhaps, and unsettlingly relatable. A sparse, introspective, solo shows is a tough task, but this one works. It’s a little rough and dark around the edges, but that actually adds to the ambience. Lots to think about here.

Oh and the rope is a clever prop: creating a shrinking border for the desert island. And at the show’s conclusion, Simonds is at the end of it.

Jessica Madott June 21st, 2018 • 11:48 pm

I’m shocked there aren’t more glowing reviews for such an apropos social commentary on loneliness and isolation… this one-man show beautifully touches on so many shared experiences in life that cause feelings of loneliness and separation. Very creative dialogue includes some monologues that will leave your brain on overdrive long after the show, and an ongoing list of instances we can all relate to (sometimes a little too well) wherein we’re made to feel outcast, isolated, and alone are all punctuated by what seemed to be ‘just a dance’…

How ironic that, in relating to all of these situations of solitude, we’re actually able to feel less alone?

If you haven’t seen this yet, you need to… even if it’s a ticket for one.

(Sidenote: Jake – saw you taking in another performance sitting in the back by yourself and it was everything we could do to not wanna come over and join you… bravo on a truly, truly beautiful show. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!)

Dan Tupling June 22nd, 2018 • 1:09 am

Premium solo fringe performance with terrific physicality, interesting commentary and great use of props, all packed into a sparse but evocative setting and with fun references to recent cinema history.
The type of Fringe that makes you want to come back for more.

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