FAMOUS NAKED COMEDY “DISROBED” RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD

Disrobed

Billed as “the ultimate Southern California experience," the irreverent stage comedy “Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?” is returning to Los Angeles for an ongoing residency at the Studio C Theatre in Hollywood. The play is notorious for featuring an entirely naked cast AND for requiring audiences to be au naturel as well. While enjoying live theatre in the nude may not be on everyone’s bucket list, the show managed to sell out its Hollywood Fringe run this past June, racking up rave reviews and winning the Producers Encore! Award along with a nomination for “Best Immersive Show.” Curious attendees found this unique theatrical event to be surprisingly empowering. In a Marshall McLuhan “The medium is the message” mode, participants reported that confronting their own preconceptions to attend the play was akin to walking on hot coals or broken glass, inspiring personal soul-searching, and leaving one woman “feeling extremely brave and that I could conquer the world.”

Written by LA theatre veteran Steven Vlasak, “Disrobed” is based on and inspired by the 1931 naturist classic “Barely Proper” by Tom Cushing. A revised version called “Grin and Bare It” landed on Broadway in 1970 in the “Hair” and “Oh! Calcutta!” era. Steven’s updated and Americanized version is also a sort of “Meet the Parents” with a twist; a bashful buttoned-up groom-to-be arrives to meet his fiancé’s family, only to discover they’re all naturists (nudists)!

Produced and directed by Brian Knudson, an activist behind the “Love The Body Positive” movement, and presented by Theatre Asylum and the Southern California Naturist Association, this provocative six-actor play humorously challenges accepted notions of body image, modesty and personal acceptance while delivering a zippy and hilarious story. The whole thing takes place over an impending lunch, with plenty to chew on and food for thought.

Evening performances are scheduled the first Saturday of every month at 11pm, with the first monthly show slated for November 2. Audiences are invited to linger afterwards to reflect on their experience at a naked after party with the director and cast, while enjoying a complimentary wine and cheese spread. Starring in “Disrobed” are Jay Broom, Talia Cheren, Travaughn Barbee, Zane Hudson, Julie Antti and Mitch Holden.

Each audience member brings a clothes bag and a towel, disrobes in a changing area, then enters the theatre in their birthday suit for this unique experience. All photography is prohibited and all cellphones are turned off and stowed in the clothes bag. First-timers are encouraged to attend in what is a completely safe, private and contained setting.

Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?
Written by Steven Vlasak
Adapted from “Barely Proper” by Tom Cushing
Directed by Brian Knudson
Presented by Theatre Asylum and the Southern California Naturist Association
Ages 18+ Includes nudity
SHOW LENGTH: 50 minutes (includes video preshow)
Then a wine and cheese after party in the venue!

VENUE
The Studio C Theatre
6448 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
DATES AND TIMES
The first Saturday of every month at 11:00 pm
November 2, December 7, January 4, etc.
TICKETS AND INFO AT:
www.DisrobedThePlay.com

FOR ADDITIONAL EDITORIAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Brian Knudson, producer/director
knudsonian@gmail