Marinello gives “Tour De Force” Performance
at 2008 Tennessee Williams Festival

FRENCH QUARTER — Legendary local sportscaster Vince “With Sports” Marinello exploded onto the American theatre scene over the weekend with what critics are calling a “tour de force” at the annual Tennessee Williams Festival.

Mr. Marinello, who has no formal stage experience, thrilled audiences, judges, and passersby alike during the 8pm performance of the “Stella Yell” competition. In fact, his blood-curdling plea was heard throughout the Vieux Carre.

Costumed in a white “wife-beater” T-shirt, black pleated pants, and bowling shoes, Marinello quickly displayed the rare combination of technical skill and emotional force present in only the world’s finest thespians.

Renown New Orleans theatre critic Chauncey Matthau was elated.

“I have never seen Stanley portrayed with such brutish realism,” Matthau said. “It was such a shot in the face. I was at the edge of my seat with Marinello’s magical, maniacal turn.”

“And it wasn’t just me, I can assure you,” Matthau continued.

“The audience was aghast. It was if Marinello was possessed by an unknown force, a murderous rage that is in the trappings of Stanley Kowalski.”

Times-Picayune drama critic David Cuthbert agreed.

“I was riveted,” Cuthbert wrote. “Marinello is ready for something for more. With that passion, he would make a great tragic figure such as Macbeth…or OJ.”

Judges have awarded Marinello with the top prize. His next performance is expected to be postponed due to previously scheduled exclusive courthouse appearances.

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