Val Kilmer is touring the United States with a filmed version of his stage play of "Citizen Twain." I urge you all to see it.
"Citizen Twain" embraces Mark Twain in ways that reaches out to the contemporary mind, young and old.
I was honored to see the entire movie at the "Funnybone" in Columbus, Ohio. Look for it in your city. You will not be disappointed.
On a personal note, I found Val to be very kind and a great wit. Yes, he looks frail, but his spirit is unflagging.
The following review and interview is a bit dated, but it truly conveys the essence of what the play is all about. I found the performance very fresh and inspiring, as I did the author, Val Kilmer. It's a masterpiece of work, which takes the 1800s Mark Twain into the 21st century.
Filled with quips, regarding modern politics and social issues, this blend of Mark Twain's writings and the author's (Val Kilmer) observations, are woven into an incredibly entertaining tapestry of modern thought.
The following review and interview is a bit dated, but it truly conveys the essence of what the play is all about. I found the performance very fresh and inspiring, as I did the author, Val Kilmer. It's a masterpiece of work, which takes the 1800s Mark Twain into the 21st century.
Filled with quips, regarding modern politics and social issues, this blend of Mark Twain's writings and the author's (Val Kilmer) observations, are woven into an incredibly entertaining tapestry of modern thought.
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Val Kilmer Is, I Mean As, Mark Twain
Val Kilmer was not at all what I expected. Come to think of it, I
wasn’t sure what I expected when I arrived at the Wyly Theatre in
Dallas, TX to interview Kilmer. He’s in town work shopping the one-man
show he is currently developing, Citizen Twain. He recently
performed the piece at Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA
on April 6. From April 18-21, he can be found at the Wyly.
“We’re [on] like a big Broadway tour now with a set and everything,”
Val Kilmer said with a roguish smile as we sat down to talk. “Want to
see pictures?” He showed me photos of the set on his phone and then we
began chatting like old friends. Not always the case when interviewing
celebrities. At all. But Kilmer proved to be charming, incredibly
intelligent, and completely taken with Mark Twain, the subject of his
new show.
Oh, did I meet my 30 year favorite male star? Yes, I did!
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