Seattle Gay News, December 2001
Witty, funny, mutlicultural holiday show gives season a refreshing spin
by Rajkeht Dirzhud-Rashid
There are those standards which all of us remember this time of year, and then there are shows we actually enjoy, without reservation,just because they're different and make us laugh in ways the "old faithfuls" never will. This year's frontrunner has to be Pork Filled Players "Crouching Elves, Hidden Packages", a funny series of sketches that hit on everything from how the idea of becoming politically correct is ruining a good holiday to the title sketch, which weaves a little Matrix, a little martial arts and lots of humor.
The show introduces some newcomers to the group, which has been around for about five years now, and their addition is both a breath of fresh air and a treat for old and new fans of PFP. Most notable of the group is newcomer Aileen Strain, who does a sarcastic "Santa Baby" with new lyrics and also shows how 
even Santa's "operation" could be corrupted by "venture capital."
Also exciting to watch are newcomers Ed Tonai and Audrey Wang, who have energy to burn and add new perspectives in sketches dealing with a Microsoft executive who will stop at nothing to get what he wants for Christmas and a child who gives Santa her opinion on the whole multicultural thing.
A show full of wit and dazzle, and with fresh takes on a season most of us are always glad to see pass by. Oh, and see if you think Daren Wade doesn't remind you of Jon Lovitz. He'll make you laugh so hard you may be sorry you had that large latte before the show. For more information about tickets, call (206) 365-0282.
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