But Johnny Depp: A Retrospective on Late-Stage Capitalism isn’t an intellectual exercise. At its core, it is truly a party, and Kuerzi is a superb master of ceremonies. Swigging liberally from a bottle of wine and costumed like a down-market version of Depp’s iconic Jack Sparrow character, Kuerzi moves through the crowd seeking co-conspirators, her wild orange hair trailing behind her like wildfire. Even those terminally allergic to audience participation are at risk for conversion." -Cameron Kelsall, Broadstreet Review
After sold out Pop-Up-Pub-Performances...
After one missing finger tip...
After thousands of tiktoks and megapints...
Johnny is ready to hit the road.
"The show itself elicits a host of responses, including laughter, nostalgia, shock, and cringe. Kuerzi’s performance isn’t an exact recreation of Depp but rather an important reflection on celebrity, excess, and self-destruction — and our role as consumers of it all." -Steph Farr, Philadelphia Inquirer
“This irreverent satire of celebrity culture, which Kuerzi crafted with playwright Val Dunn, represents the full potential of the do-it-yourself theater aesthetic.”
“So, skip the show if you don’t want to throw gold coins at the stage whenever the title of a Johnny Depp movie you’ve seen is spoken. Stay home if you don’t want to join strangers in a sea shanty. And if you want your Johnny Depp fandom to remain unspoiled by uncomfortable truths, this is not the show for you. But if you don’t fall into any of those categories, order yourself a drink and enjoy the last outing of one of the most entertaining and enlightening shows in recent memory.” -Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review
“Kuerzi is a natural entertainer and emcee for the show. She effortlessly gets the audience on her side from the first introductions and “through the magic of theatre” transitions into the controversial Depp with ease. Her take on Depp in a low-rent Jack Sparrow outfit, chugging from a bottle of wine and occasionally slurring his speech is disarmingly charming, and makes you swoon for him, only until you realize what a garbage person he is.” -Frank Schierloh, Phindie
“This irreverent satire of celebrity culture, which Kuerzi crafted with playwright Val Dunn, represents the full potential of the do-it-yourself theater aesthetic.”
“So, skip the show if you don’t want to throw gold coins at the stage whenever the title of a Johnny Depp movie you’ve seen is spoken. Stay home if you don’t want to join strangers in a sea shanty. And if you want your Johnny Depp fandom to remain unspoiled by uncomfortable truths, this is not the show for you. But if you don’t fall into any of those categories, order yourself a drink and enjoy the last outing of one of the most entertaining and enlightening shows in recent memory.” -Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review
“Kuerzi is a natural entertainer and emcee for the show. She effortlessly gets the audience on her side from the first introductions and “through the magic of theatre” transitions into the controversial Depp with ease. Her take on Depp in a low-rent Jack Sparrow outfit, chugging from a bottle of wine and occasionally slurring his speech is disarmingly charming, and makes you swoon for him, only until you realize what a garbage person he is.” -Frank Schierloh, Phindie
