DETROIT COMES TO LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD
Detroit 2020
DETROIT COMES TO LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD
BLJ Productions
Presents
The World Premiere of
Detroit 2020
Directed and Conceived by Benny Lee Harris Lumpkins Jr.
In Association with
The Poor Man Theater Ensemble
Limited Engagement ONE NIGHT ONLY! June 29th, 7 p.m. at The Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre.
June 7th, 2013…Hollywood…For its second entry into the Hollywood Fringe Festival in as many years, BLJ Productions is honored to bring the story of the motor city to life. Directed and conceived by Artistic Director Benny Lee Harris Lumpkins Jr. with the unique talents of the Poor Man Theatre Ensemble, using a mix of creative story-telling, history, and current events to bring to the stage an answer to the problem that is the city of Detroit.
BLJ Productions, formerly known as Lumpy-Cramp© Productions, have been bringing intelligent, thought-provoking stories to audiences from coast to coast. With its use of various acting techniques, movement, and ensemble work, BLJ Productions create theatre to create conversation. By using theater as a conversation starter among audiences on topics that matter today, BLJ Productions seek to make a difference in the world.
This production of Detroit 2020 will be featured at The Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre. during the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre is located at 5636 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood, CA.
ABOUT BLJ Productions
About BLJ Productions is an interdisciplinary company dedicated to creating original performance works. The company began in 2003 as a means to make a difference in the world through art and theatre. BLJ has produced ten original works, presenting its work across the US. Led by artistic director Benny Lee Harris Lumpkins Jr., BLJ Productions have merged dance, theatre, design, fashion, comedy, movement, and art to create provocative story telling with an emphasis on creating dialogue. For more information go to the their website: www.bljproductions.wix.com
Benny Lee Harris Lumpkins Jr (director/producer) is Artistic Director and founder of the recently LA-based interdisciplinary theatre company Poor-Man Theatre Ensemble. He is creator of all BLJ Production’s projects. Mr. Lumpkins has conceived and directed AMERICA’S SEXUAL MASTICATION in Norfolk VA, and created an entirely new concept for fashion shows called FASHEDY I: THE PREQUEL, A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND FASHION. Mr. Lumpkins has also adapted from an original adaptation of MOBY DICK from the SITI company’s Leon Ingulsrud entitled ISHMAEAL which premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2012, and this years entry DETROIT 2020.
SCHEDULE AND PRICING
Fringe Performances wil be : ONE NIGHT ONLY
Sat. June 29th at 7 pm with a talkback to follow with the producer and cast.
The cast: Alex Bennett, Daniela Pompeu, Eliezer Ortiz, Lori Mulligan, Kristian Rasmussen and Laura Byrd.
Ticket are $20. For tickets and details, please visit www.hollywoodfringe.org to purchase tickets online and to view complete schedule.
For more information, photos, press interviews or for press comps, please contact Benny Lumpkins /DEMAND PR at 323/632-9418 or at [email protected].