A New Comedy by Mark Twain, Adapted by David Ives
--- Directed by Matthew Earnest
Written by Twain in 1898, Is He Dead? richly intermingles elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire. A group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. In order to make this scheme succeed, the artists hatch some hilarious plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale fake funeral, lovers’ deceptions, and much more.
"...a marvelous sketch -- a delightful two-act comedy sketch to be enjoyed as part lampoon and part cartoon..."
- Tony Brown, The Plain Dealer
"...Sprightly Laurel Johnson and the infectious Liz Conway are adorable as sisters Marie and Cecile Leroux..."
- Fran Heller, Cleveland Jewish News
