The Smothers Brothers Grimm

Comedy, death and fairy tales. But mostly death. Ten-year-old Milton is a full-fledged comedy geek. His grandfather raised him on the greats: Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, Lucille Ball, Bob Newhart and The Smothers Brothers. Now Grandpa is dead. Tomorrow is his funeral. As Milton gets ready for bed, his family tries to comfort him with platitudes and cheery bedtime stories. Determined to honor his Grandpa’s memory, Milton takes these stories in a decidedly different direction… Join Comedy Suitcase as they rewrite Grimm’s original folktales in the signature style of 20th century comedy masters. Finally, a dark comedy for the whole family!

“Subtly built and markedly free of schmaltz, the production deftly balances irreverently layered humor with a genuine affection for comedy as a coping mechanism. Such skillfully evoked emotional resonance elevates The Smothers Brothers Grimm into a triumph of heartfelt humor.” – examiner.com

“A Valentine to those who make use laugh.” – Twin Cities Daily Planet

“Scrimshaw’s impersonation of Stan Laurel is worth the price of admission.” – Pioneer Press