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The Two and Only
In his 30-year career, Jay Johnson’s
unique blend of charm, anarchy and
innovative wit has converted countless
audiences to the world of ventriloquism.
In “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!”
he deconstructs and demonstrates his
lifelong obsession, aided by a cast that
includes Bob, Amigo, Darwin, Long
John La Feat, Nethernore – the Bird
of Death, Spaulding, Arthur Drew,
Jackie and Ga Ga, and Squeaky.
Johnson and his cast of characters
will appear at Antioch’s El Campanil
Theatre on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m.
Best known for playing the
schizophrenic role of Chuck and Bob
on the groundbreaking television
comedy “Soap,” Jay Johnson is
widely regarded as one of the world’s
great living ventriloquists. His show,
which enjoyed an acclaimed run off-
Broadway at the Atlantic Theater in
2004, is directed and co-created by
Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel.
For tickets to “Jay Johnson: The
Two and Only!” call the El Campanil
Theatre at 925-757-9500 or visit www.
elcampaniltheatre.com.