John Heimbuch
Writer, Actor, Director

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SQUAWK

When Lt. Riley discovers that his bunk-mate is a penguin, he decides to capitalize on his new friend's celebrity status to further his own career. This absurd buddy comedy explores questions of selfishness, friendship, and understanding between species. CAST 2 men, 1 woman, 2 puppeteers RUNTIME About 70 minutes. SELECTED REVIEWS A top graduate of the military's intelligence program gets to advanced training and finds his roommate is a penguin. Thus begins a smart, absurd little buddy story that charms the pants off us. ... Squawk hit serious subjects -- jealousy and prejudice -- with such a light and disarming touch that no one walked away with the feeling they had been preached at. The concept (a penguin in boot camp) was absurd, but the playing was dead straight. It was a delight. - Graydon Royce, Minneapolis Star Tribune PRODUCTION HISTORY Walking Shadow Theatre Company (MN Fringe Festival), Saint Paul MN, 2009   RECOGNITION/AWARDS Best attended show at the Gremlin Theatre, 2009 Minnesota Fringe Festival  Finalist, WordBRIDGE Playwrights Laboratory 2010 LINKS Minnesota Fringe Festival (with audience reviews) Walking Shadow Theatre Company show page