NEW ROCK MUSICAL, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE TO PREMIERE AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2015 #SKANKYME

"SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE" - A World Premiere Rock Musical

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New Rock Musical, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE to Premiere at Hollywood Fringe 2015 #skankyme

Los Angeles, CA – May 25, 2015 – Showgirls, flaming batons, wild sex and disco balls…. all in a heartfelt coming of age/coming out original rock musical. SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE, a world premiere rock musical by Marc Francoeur, will set the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 on fire with its empowering and inspirational message of #betruetoyou.

Marc Francoeur began working on this autobiographical based sexual coming of age tale a decade ago. For years this theatrical piece was a one-man rock musical, and recently grew into the full ensemble piece that will be premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015.

“The growth of SKANKY ME could not be contained,” say Francoeur. “As soon as I expressed to my director and choreographer, Nancy Dobbs Owen, that maybe we should add 4 women as back up dancers and singers, it took off like wildfire. It was one of those moments where the Universe steps in and says, ‘this is where this needs to go….NOW!’.”

“I chose the dynamics of 4 women playing all the other characters in this production because that was the energetic in which I grew up. I am all about authenticity and honoring the truth. The intention of the show is to empower and inspire more love, compassion, tolerance and acceptance for self and others.”

We follow the journey of Marc, as he discovers his homosexuality, and though this show will definitely resonate with the LGBTQ community, it will also resonate with all communities because of its universal themes and messages.

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SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE
Book, Music, Lyrics and Starring: Marc Francoeur
Director and Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen

SYNOPSIS:
A tale of courage in the face of a disapproving world, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE is the story of one boy’s passage to self-love and acceptance. Marc, who strives to escape his narrow-minded dead end little town, aches to live in a world where he can be free to be his true self! It is a humorous tale of navigating the perils on the path to one’s sexual identity, set against the backdrop of the Sexual Revolution.

Major Themes: Sexual Discovery, Sexual Identification, Bullying, Self Love and Being True to Self.

SHOW DATES AND TIMES:
TUES JUNE 9 – 8:00 PM (Fringe Festival Preview)
MON JUNE 15 – 8:00 PM (Opening Night)
SAT JUNE 20 – 10:30PM (Late Night Show)
SAT JUNE 27 – 10:30PM (Late Night Show)
SAT JULY 11 – 8:00 PM – Tickets Available for This Show at SKANKYME.com and Plays411.net

LOCATION:
The Hudson Guild Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
(http://www.hudsontheatre.com/guild.html)

General Admission: $20
Purchase at: http://hff15.org/2092
Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on the day of the show (if available).

SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE FACTS:

CAST:
Marc: Marc Francoeur
Ensemble: Fiona Cheung*
Ensemble: Sylvie Gosse*
Ensemble: Stephanie Morgan
Ensemble: Meagan Truxal
Ensemble: Terri Turco*

MUSICIANS:
Billy Lupton
Nick Lupton
Gilbert Montoya

*Appears Courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association

PRODUCTION AND ARTISTIC STAFF:
Music, Lyrics and Book: Marc Francoeur
Director and Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Music Director: Marc Francoeur
Producer: Marc Francoeur
Dramaturge: Nancy Dobbs Owen, McKerrin Kelly, Che’ Rae Adams
Stage Manager: Meagan Truxal

Media Contact:
Marc Francoeur
323.804.8913
[email protected]
http://www.skankyme.com

For more information about SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE visit SKANKYME.COM.

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