About the Project
Jean’s mom loved her new boyfriend and was crushed when the two of them broke up. As close as she is to her mother, she can’t bring herself to explain the reason: Jean would have to reveal that she’s a very kinky girl.
Our heroine explores the early childhood hints that she was wired differently and generously shares her bumpy, awkwardly arousing journey towards self-acceptance. Ultimately, mama gets an earful.
Content Notice: simulated sex and BDSM, sexual charged language, consensual power play, non-consensual sexual violence
Reviews
“…one of the best solo shows I’ve seen. It’s nuanced, beautifully written and perfectly balanced.” ~ Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArts District
Top Ten (Los Angeles) Stage Raw
“What makes her stories come alive is Franzblau’s ability to inhabit each of the characters so completely that you really will feel there is more than just one person on the stage.” ~ Shari Barrett, Broadway World
Guest on AirTalk with Larry Mantle
“Franzblau’s monologues possess a certain 50 Shades of Grey steaminess – but with a sophisticated awareness that the attempt to translate sexual longing to a crowd of strangers contains an element of silliness.” ~ Paul Birchall, Stage Raw
Featured on Playboy Radio
“…strong characterization, clever dialogue and mind-opening honesty. Recommended!” ~ Dr. Carol Queen, Staff Sexologist, Good Vibrations
Performances
Saturday: June 15 at 5:30pm
Wednesday: June 19 at 9:00pm
Sunday: June 23 at 1:00pm (Livestream for out-of-towners)
Saturday: June 29 at 6:30pm (CLOSING NIGHT)
The Hollywood Fringe Festival
This show is part of the famous Hollywood Fringe Festival. This means that you’ll be immersed upon arrival into a bustling, exciting festival atmosphere. Please arrive 30-60 minutes before your show’s start time to assure that you don’t miss it. You’ll thank yourself!
The Broadwater Second Stage: 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tickets
Fringe Festival Pricing
Sliding scale: $10-$20
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The Team
Written and performed by Jean Franzblau
Directed by Carly DW Bones
Developed with Karen Aschenbach
Original Song by Eric Schwartz
About Jean
As an Intimacy Coordinator for TV and film, Jean Franzblau helps actors perform sexy scenes with respect and care. This year she made a decision to disclose her own sexual backstory. Passionate about acting since she was a teen, Jean studied the Meisner technique on both coasts. Her favorite experience on stage was performing as Libby in Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures at the Long Beach Playhouse. Jean is also a consent expert for universities and the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary. You can find her on BuzzFeed, Dr. Phil, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and JeanFranzblau.com.
About Carly
Carly is a theatre director, intimacy director/coordinator, sex educator, facilitator and thespomancer. She works at the intersections of performance, ritual, sexuality, gender and trauma-sensitivity. Carly created and directed at the feminist ensemble, The Illyrian Players (2011-2019) and has directed at: Coin & Ghost, The Echo, EST LA, Inkwell Theater, The Road, Rogue Artists Ensemble, The Vagrancy. They work as an intimacy director for professional theatres (A Noise Within, Antaeus, Boston Court, Coeurage, Coin & Ghost, East West Players, EST LA, Ghost Road, Greenway Court, IAMA, Moving Arts, The Road, Skylight, StarKid) and for university theatres (CSULA, CSULB, Occidental, UCLA, USC, Pomona). Find Carly at thespomancer.com
Continue Your Experience
Jean created a class for you to pursue the themes explored in the show. It’s called the Sexual Bucket List Class. This virtual and private course is a personal journey into your unique erotic self. Learn more about the Sexual Bucket List Class here.
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The Team
