Fringelog 2006: Man 1, Bank 0 (Holdover)
Man 1, Bank 0. This is a one man show about the man who acts in it, who cashed a $95000 junk mail cheque to his bank, and through various wranglings with his bank found that the money legally became his (mostly due to the bank’s stupidity).
But the initial catalyst for all of it was the fact that the cheque met all the criteria for a valid cheque. It had “Pay to the order of,” it had a date, it had a signature, it had a bank with an address, his name and address, and an account number. The only thing it had that made it questionable was the words “Non-negotiable” written along the top.
Which apparently serves for most forms of ‘negotiable instruments,’ but NOT cheques. So the cheque was a valid cheque. But the real fun comes when the bank discovers that it bounced. And it was definitely fun. One of the best plays I saw all Fringe, for sure.
If you ever get a chance to see this (and it won’t be today, at it’s last showing, because that’s apparently already sold out as of last night’s show. The audience was directed to say “neener-neener” at all the people we know who won’t get to see it), do so. It’s hilarious. You can also read the whole story if you want on his website.
Maybe he’ll be at next year’s Fringe. But then the one show I keep hoping does another Fringe performance every year never does, so I wouldn’t hold my breath.
