Your Backyard Pool is one of the theatrical pieces in Orange Alert’s programme, written by Matias Kylliäinen and Mikael Kivimäki, and performed by Mikael Kivimäki and Marietta Chela. It dives into a pool of comedy, bang in the middle of a sea of troubles.

Your Backyard Pool a sketch about a Bear who sticks to his beliefs maybe a bit too hard. Lucky for us there is a Rabbit who´s trying to put some sense into bear’s head. Can the Rabbit pull it through?

“We truly believe that comedy is a great way to affect people’s beliefs. Comedic characters tend to exaggerate certain parts in humans and their personalities. When you give your comedic character some bad personality traits, for example selfishness and a short-tempered mind, it’s a great way to mirror your own personality and behaviour through the character and its actions,” say the cast and creators.

“Well, my beliefs are against your facts,” says the Bear.

As an added bonus, this sketch unites mother and son on stage, to both their and our delight. The family bond does not prevent them in any way from depicting two opposing sides of the food chain.

Don’t miss this pearl of comedy on each night of Orange Alert. Don’t miss seeing mother and son on stage. Don’t miss hearing the Bear roar.

Text: Matias Kylliäinen, Mikael Kivimäki & Marietta Chela
Photos: Anni Taponen

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