"SPANK! One Night. One Monkey."

My Verona presenting “Spank. One Night. One Monkey.” on April 28

My Verona Productions, the QC’s very own indie theatre, will begin its exciting third season by bringing the area yet another new stage show…

MVP will kick off their 2006 season with a one night only engagement of “Spank. One Night. One Monkey.” In the vein of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog from Late Night with Conan O’Brien, “Spank.” is an R-rated comedy by Dave and Darren from the 97 Rock morning show

"Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell and Shari Lewis are all amateurs in comparison to this," says 97 Rock morning host Dave Levora about his upcoming show "Spank! One Night. One Monkey," featuring the foul-mouthed sock simian famous for its off-color humor. "It's a puppet show, yes, but your kids are not welcome to see it."

Spank, a recurring character on the Dave and Darren radio show (airing 5:30 to 10 a.m. weekdays on 96.9 FM) will present a "blue" vaudeville standup routine, songs and a question-and-answer session with co-host Darren Pitra.

"He's been in the business forever -- he's a monkey-about-town," Levora said of the title character. "His love of the audience's laughter is surpassed only by his love of dry martinis and gorgeous birds. Can you call this monkey a swinger? You damn well better, baby.

"Will he make you laugh? Yes. Will he make you think? It's probably better if you didn't.

"Is it offensive? Unapologetically so. Is it juvenile? Only if you don't get it, loser," Levora added.

The adult comedy presented by 97 Rock’s Dave and Darren and My Verona Productions will debut Friday, April 28 at Comedy Sportz, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., the show begins at 10. Admission is FREE.

For more information, see www.daveanddarren.com, www.myspace.com/myverona or www.myveronaproductions.com.

Watch for details on the rest of My Verona’s eclectic season… which include the Midwest independent theatre debut of “The Pillowman” opening May 26.