“Mutant Olive” written and performed by Mitch Hara

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Jan. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Father and son forgiveness is at the heart of Mutant Olive, a hilarious, heart-wrenching and triumphant solo play by writer/performer Mitch Hara.A self-described “ADHD buzz saw looking for a two-by-four,” Hara gives life to alter-ego Adam Astra, an actor whose past seems to constantly seep into his present. Breaking the fourth wall, Astra gleefully spoons out tales of his soul-sucking childhood, monstrous substance abuse, rampant sex and crashed cars — all during the course of an audition for Death of a Salesman. What will he say or do next?

“Mitch is able to combine comedy and pathos in a beautiful and unique way,” says director Terri Hanauer. “He brings humanity, humor and depth to a whirlwind performance. It’s refreshing.”

“I grew up in a family that raised dysfunction to Kabuki level,” laughs Hara. “I see the world in my own colors. Everything is just a little skewed, a little bit off.”

The world premiere of Mutant Olive was produced by the Skylight Theatre Company in Beverly Hills, CA, in 2011, and it was performed at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York and at the Whitefire Theatre Solo Festival in L.A., where it received the “Best Solo Show” award. “Mitch makes you laugh and cry on the same line. I'm in awe of his talent,” said Doris Roberts of Everyone Loves Raymond, and Broadway producer Susan Dietz pronounced, “What Mitch does is genius.”

Mutant Olive opens on Thursday, Jan. 22 and continues on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdaysat8 p.m. throughFeb. 28. All tickets are $25. The Lounge Theatre is located at 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA 90038. To purchase tickets, call 323-960-7861.