The Gang's Changed

Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters were lovably innocent with a relatable streak of melancholy. Fast-forward to their high school years as the melancholy consumes them, Charlie Brown loses his beloved beagle to rabies and existential calamity ensues. Thus begins the darkly satirical Peanuts stage parody Dog Sees God: Confessions of a...

By Geoff Johnston

December 6, 2007

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Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters were lovably innocent with a relatable streak of melancholy. Fast-forward to their high school years as the melancholy consumes them, Charlie Brown loses his beloved beagle to rabies and existential calamity ensues. Thus begins the darkly satirical Peanuts stage parody Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead which runs through December 22 at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive. Their names have been changed, but they're far from innocent. Charlie Brown is "CB," less awkward if exponentially more confused. Linus is "Van," still philosophic if perpetually blazed. "Van's Sister" (Lucy) is a pyro and "CB's Sister" (Sally) is a goth. You get the drift. But be warned. Despite the South Park-meets-Peanuts set-up, the play tackles some pretty heavy issues. Tickets are $15, $10 for students, seniors and teachers. Call 972-215-8059 or visit bathhousecultural.com.
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. Starts: Dec. 6. Continues through Dec. 22, 2007

Geoff Johnston

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