By Kevin King

Directed by Kevin King

Unicorn Theatre - Levin Stage, July 8-23, 2011

Whim Productions' inaugural show. Written by Kevin King, the production created the atmosphere that the audience was watching a Masterpiece Theater-style program, hosted by Carlotta Holmes (played by Kansas City drag icon, De De DeVille). Though the production spoofed the "housewife drama" genre, the fictional movie "Heaven So Far" was presented by Carlotta as a legitimate film of the '50s.

"Heaven..." tells the story of Victoria Perkins, a 1950s housewife, animal-rights activist and hostess-extraordinaire, whose life is forever altered by the arrival of Manuel, a traveling Mexican handyman financing his journey to Canada. As Victoria fights to save the natural beaver habitat in County Park from the heartless actions of City Hall, Manuel becomes deeply entwined in the idyllic life of Victoria and her husband, Mortimer. 

CAST

Victoria Perkins | Stefanie Stevens

Mortimer Perkins | Jeff Smith

Manuel | Francisco “Pancho” Javier Villegas

Frances | Genewa Stanwick

Carlotta Holmes | De De Deville

Madge Johnson | Becca Scott

Art Johnson | Ryan Chambers

Izquierda / Geraldine | Magie Hogan