Originally written in 1925, Bulgakov’s Heart of A Dog was evidently something like a cross between Frankenstein, The Island of Dr. Moreau with possibly a bit of Animal Farm or Flowers For Algernon thrown-in. The premise is quite simple. . . . a scientist implants the testicles and pituitary gland of a recently deceased petty thief into a stray dog. The dog soon begins to take on the traits of the unwitting human organ donor. Sounds like fun.
Kurt Hartwig’s Bad Soviet Habits presents a stage adaptation of the play in early May as he and local actor Andy North mount a two-person, four character production of Heart of a Dog at Moct Bar. North, who currently appears in Bye Bye Liver and Hartwig have an interesting dynamic as witnessed by their Facebook Videos promoting the show. The play has evidently been updated for the present and will undoubtedly draw on contemporary socio-political themes. Hatrwig and North are looking to raise money to help them take the show to Minneapolis and, hopefully, stage the show as a part of the Prague Fringe Festival.
The performances at Moct are evidently being staged fee of any admission . . . the hope is that they will be able to raise money through voluntary donations to pay for taking the show on tour. As of mid-way through last week, the pair already raised enough money for one ticket to Prague. Clearly they are making some sort of headway. Bad Soviet Habits’ production of Heart of A Dog runs Thursdays in May—May 6th through the 20th. Further updates on Hartwig and North’s progress, visit the show’s Facebook page.
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