The time is October 1976. The place is the Improv comedy club. Freddie Prinze is giving one of his last performances just a few months before his death.
A one-man show about the extraordinary life of the late actor/comedian Freddie Prinze --- the half Hungarian, half Puerto Rican pioneer that paved the way for future Latino entertainers.
Sonera takes us on an unforgettable journey that boldly addresses issues of race, culture and socio-political topics of that era that are still at the forefront of social justice conversations today. He does this effortlessly as he interlaces Prinze's best comedy sets with gripping original monologues that illuminate the life of the late comedian.
Written & Performed by Jose Sonera
Directed by Melissa Linton
Produced by Elizabeth Martinelli & Melissa Linton
"PRINZE" is a fantastic piece and it's beautifully executed."
Joe Harrell
Senior Director, All Arts WNET
"This show was fantastic, both as an outstanding performance and a history lesson, I had no idea how many joke standards originated with Freddie Prinze."
Erez Ziv
Artistic Director, The Horse Trade Theater
"This is a great show, Jose’s performance is amazing! This show will go a long way, it inspires everyone and it doesn’t matter what color you are".
George Lopez
Comedian | Actor | Producer
A one-man show about the extraordinary life of the late actor/comedian Freddie Prinze --- the half Hungarian, half Puerto Rican pioneer that paved the way for future Latino entertainers.
Sonera takes us on an unforgettable journey that boldly addresses issues of race, culture and socio-political topics of that era that are still at the forefront of social justice conversations today. He does this effortlessly as he interlaces Prinze's best comedy sets with gripping original monologues that illuminate the life of the late comedian.
Written & Performed by Jose Sonera
Directed by Melissa Linton
Produced by Elizabeth Martinelli & Melissa Linton
"PRINZE" is a fantastic piece and it's beautifully executed."
Joe Harrell
Senior Director, All Arts WNET
"This show was fantastic, both as an outstanding performance and a history lesson, I had no idea how many joke standards originated with Freddie Prinze."
Erez Ziv
Artistic Director, The Horse Trade Theater
"This is a great show, Jose’s performance is amazing! This show will go a long way, it inspires everyone and it doesn’t matter what color you are".
George Lopez
Comedian | Actor | Producer
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