Tres Gay: Exploring the Other Side of Life
for Gay Super Heroes
Tres Gay takes a humorous look at the foibles and issues
of being a real super hero and just how this would reflect on
their relationships, career and their place in the world. Tres
Gay is three one-act plays that explore this world. P.O.S.H.
by Kristina Leach proves that behind every super hero there
is a spouse...with a lot of issues. John Lane’s Super Wannabes tackles the delicate nature of casting a
reality television show designed to showcase a super heroes’ powers. And finally, Michael Van Duzer’s
Trattoria of Terror: A Triple Threat Adventure showcases the adventures of mild-mannered Hugo - that
mild mannered guy you’d never notice in a crowd. But, as his alter ego, The Triple Threat, he fights vil-
lains; rescues scantily clad young men and fights a never-ending battle for truth, Broadway and the
American Musical. Tres Gay’s three one-acts are by Kristina Leach, John Lane and Michael Van Duzer. Tres
Gay contains nudity and mature content and begins its run on July 17 through August 8. The Empire
Theatre is located at 202 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. For tickets and more info please call 714.826.8700 or
visit
theatreout.com.
William Shakespeare’s, My Way: A Musical Tribute
Enjoy a Séance with Rose Marie and
A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Frank Sinatra
Return for the Memories
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum brings back Frank Sinatra is the icon of cool – from classic
Rose Marie, star of The Dick Van Dyke Show,
its award-winning, signature production of Shake- elegance to contemporary “fedora” hipster. My Way:
noted lady comedian of show business and
speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in a place of A Tribute to Frank Sinatra celebrates the pivotal mo-
co-star of The Doris Day Show is ready to call
enchantment the forest is inhabited by lovers both ments of Sinatra’s life which would solidify his legend-
upon the ghosts of Hollywood’s past as she
fairy and human. The world of the unrequited loves of ary status. This musical song revue will take you from
ventures into the afterlife for a special séance of
Demetrius, Lysander, Hermia and Helena; a rehearsal his early beginnings in New York during the 1940’s
humorous proportions on Saturday, July 11.
of the Pyramus and Thisby legend by a group of swing era, to the bright lights of Las Vegas with the
This mysteriously funny occurrence takes place
Rustics; and the domestic troubles in the land of the Rat Pack in the 1960s, and to his final performances
the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood at 7025
fairies all come together as one. Shakespeare’s pow- in the 1990s as “Chairman of the Board.” Come hear
Franklin Avenue. Space is limited and tickets
erful language evokes a brilliant world of wonder and the songs that his incredible voice made musical
are $175 per person. Return on Sunday, July 12
magical romance, where confusions are resolved and history. Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson
to enjoy her stories as she shares her personal
all is reconciled through midsummer night revelries with the book by Todd Olson. Original production
reflections of her career at The Inner Circle The-
and faith in the power of nature. Directed by Melora directed by David Grapes. My Way: A Musical Tribute
ater of the Magic Castle. A $10 donation to the
Marshal, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is ongoing with to Frank Sinatra runs July 7 through August 23 at
Performer Lodging Fund is requested. Reserva-
performances on July 4, 11 and 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Laguna Playhouse located at 606 Laguna Canyon
tions required. The Magic Castle is located at
the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum located at 1419 Rd. in Laguna Beach. For tickets and more informa-
7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood. For tickets
N. Topanga Canyon Blvd in Topanga. For tickets, call tion call 949.497.2787 ext. 1 (group tickets ext. 229)
and to find out more, call 323.851.3313 or visit
310.455.3723 or go online to
theatricum.com. or visit
lagunaplayhouse.com.
magiccastle.com.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ian Fleming, who penned all those intriguing
Theatre Out presents:
James Bond novels, also wrote the book called
The Twilight of the Golds
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Along comes the music
The Twilight of the Golds is a futuristic and thought-
provided by the songwriters of Mary Poppins and
provoking drama that explores bigotry, evolution
you have the sensation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
and just how far someone will go for love. The prem-
This beloved musical is playing from July 7 to July
ise is this: A women discovers she is pregnant and
19 at The Orange County Performing Arts Center.
then through a prenatal test finds out her child is a
Just the flying car alone is worth the price of admis-
boy and is more than likely to be gay. What’s a mother
sion and this amazing feat has been described as
to do? That’s the question as she confronts the issue
“right up there with the helicopter in Miss Saigon
with her family and comes to grips with having the
and the falling chandelier in The Phantom of the
child or not? The Twilight of the Golds runs July 10
Opera. Those who loved the film version will
through August 8. The Empire Theatre is located at
delight in this magical theatrical experience. For
202 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. For tickets and more
additional information on tickets and show times,
info please call 714.826.8700 or visit
theatreout.com.
log on to
ocpac.org.
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