Enigma Performance Company
The Golden Boys follows four wildly different men sharing a small home in Charleswood. All chasing the absurd dream of becoming the next “Golden Boy.”
Blake Dawson, a vain and dramatic self-proclaimed “Call Boy” masks his fear of aging with charm and chaos. Devin Petro, a bitter substitute drama teacher, breaks the fourth wall while questioning his fading career. Sam Petro, blunt and fiercely independent, refuses to be sidelined by age and wants to spend more time with his son, Devin. Ross Nepeta-Tasselflower, a well-meaning but disastrous optimist, stumbles through life with heart.
Together, they confront loneliness, identity, self-worth, and what it means to “be a man” in a city that’s as challenging as it is familiar.
The Golden Girls was on of my grandma’s favorite shows before she passed. Immediately as the soundtrack plays at the top of the show i was brought back to some of my favorite memories of her and watching the show with her in the hospital. Little did i know the show itself would explore loss and grief and family and I was nearly brought to tears.
The actors did a phenomenal job embodying the original characters in this unique gender bent style and I was truly brought into the lives of these four charming men. With a mixture of the original charm of Golden girls, some local humour, and an exploration into the love of friends and family I was truly moved by this piece. Thank you to everyone involved in this masterpiece. Absolutely a must see.
I wasn’t sure what to expect as I haven’t seen the Golden Girls, but you don’t need to have seen it to enjoy the show! It was very funny and heart warming too at times. I really enjoyed myself, and the whole audience seemed to be having a great time as well! I definitely recommend this one!
This show is exactly what a Fringe show should be. The cast performances are fantastic, hilarious and easily holds your attention. Great writing, directing, lighting. A definite must see. Congratulations to all!
Absolutely amazing show! Well written, hilarious, and amazing on stage chemistry. Casting and set design was wonderfully done. Would absolutely recommend you see this show!
These young actors captured what old age is like. Very Enjoyable Show
Everything but the cheesecake! Lots of laughs and touching moments in this “next gen” parody of the beloved tv show. Well-paced storytelling and inside-Winnipeg humour. The cast have great comedy chops and stage a showstopper of a dance scene not to be missed!
Written very well, fast moving and funny
Actors were matched well to their character and portrayed very well
Wonderful entertaining show
Congratulations to the performers, director and producer
Hooray Winnipeg talent!
Possibly the best show that I’ve ever seen at the Fringe. If you’ve ever seen the golden girls it makes the Golden Boys even funnier!!😄
This show was SO FUNNY! Written so well, very catching and entertaining! Well done cast and director!