NEW ROCK MUSICAL, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE GREETED BY STANDING OVATION BY PREVIEW AUDIENCE AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2015 #SKANKYME
"SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE" - A World Premiere Rock Musical
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
New Rock Musical, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE Greeted by Standing Ovation by Preview Audience at Hollywood Fringe 2015 #skankyme
Los Angeles, CA – June 12, 2015 – Showgirls, flaming batons, awkward teenage sex, and powerful rock music that imbeds itself into your soul… all in a heartfelt coming of age/coming out original rock musical. SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE, a world premiere rock musical by Marc Francoeur, is setting the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 on fire with its empowering and inspirational message of #betruetoyou.
“The reaction from our preview audience was a standing ovation and unbridled and exuberant support. I believe in my heart and soul that this is an important story that needs to be seen by many because it inspires, entertains, and shifts perspectives. No matter our backgrounds, wins, losses and differences, we are all essentially one,” say Marc Francoeur.
SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE plays at The Hudson Guild through July 11, 2015.
CALENDAR LISTING REQUEST:
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 gay 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)
THUR JUNE 18 – 10:00 PM (Late Night Show)
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: Yilin Wentlandt
Ensemble: Sylvie Gosse*
Ensemble: Stephanie Morgan
Ensemble: Meagan Truxal
Ensemble: Terri Turco*
MUSICIANS: Billy Lupton, Nick Lupton and Gilbert Montoya
*Appears Courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association
PRODUCTION AND ARTISTIC STAFF:
Music, Lyrics and Book By: Marc Francoeur
Director and Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Producer: Marc Francoeur
Musical Direction: 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.