Like every good actor in New York, Tom Judson has written a one-man show based on his life as an actor in New York. He does have a good gimmick, particularly suited for this summer run in Provincetown, that he spent a number of years as a gay adult film star under the suitably butch name of Gus Mattox.
There are elements of Mr. Judson's story with a sad, but familiar note - his lover fell victim to AIDS in the mid-90s. This becomes part of his road to porn.
The script itself, is still a work in process as Mr. Judson has published on his own blog promoting the show, Canned Ham. Mr. Judson, remarkably handsome as you can see here, is a capable actor and a talented musician (which you can't see here). The story provides an opportunity to demonstrate his skill one a number of instruments from the accordion to the clarinet, sometimes simultaneously. In this, he seems to be trying just a bit too hard. Moments described of significant pain come across occasionally glib, whether from him not wanting to make the audience too sad, or just spilling all the words out to get to the next line.
Nonetheless, there are plenty of laughs and he certainly enjoys that part the most. This is when he is the most charming.
Credit to William Ivey Long for selecting the jockstrap and wifebeater. Credit also to David Drake for producing this engagement. It's excellent summer fare at the "gay national park" that is Provincetown.
Canned Ham runs Sundays and Mondays through September 6, 2010.
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