[NEohioPAL] "Scream Queens" opens in two weeks with Benefit for AIDS Task Force!

[Eric Oswald]

The Midwest Premiere of "Scream Queens: The Musical" starts off with a SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE AIDS TASK FORCE OF GREATER CLEVELAND!

Thursday
 night, April 28th, will be a special sneak preview of the Midwest 
Premiere of "Scream Queens: The Musical".  Tickets will be $25 with all 
proceeds going to the AIDS Task Force Of Greater Cleveland.  ONLY 100 
SEATS AVAILABLE.

The production then officially opens on Friday April 29th at 8pm, continuing on April 30th, May 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th.  Tickets for those performances will be $10.  Independence Community Theatre is located at:

6652 Brecksville Road, 
upstairs in the Old Town Hall.  
Visit their website at www.independencetheatre.org. 


Mike Rogan and Eric Oswald are directing/music-directing this production, along with Bonnie LoConti as our producer.
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The cast features:

Theresa Dean as Alexis
Heather Hersh as DeeDee
Kourtney Highland as Tonya
Jenn Justice as Richelle
Hester Lewellen as Nadine
Carolyn Pelley as Bianca
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FOR TICKETS, PLEASE CALL THE INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY THEATRE BOX OFFICE AT (216) 447-0443.


ABOUT "SCREAM QUEENS: THE MUSICAL" - 
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"They sing -- they dance -- they die!"

A
 hotel ballroom, 1998, and six voluptuous B-movie "Scream Queens" revive
 their fading acting careers by presenting a musical revue for their 
fans at a science fiction and horror film convention. From young newbie 
to seasoned grand dame, the Queens strut their stuff in song and dance 
to prove "I Got All of the Talent I Need." For 90 minutes of hilarious 
musical mayhem, they take the audience into the world of no-budget 
movies with awful scripts, fake monsters and gooey "Special FX." They 
even involve the audience in a screaming contest and zombie talent 
search.

As each Queen reveals her personal story, we share their 
hopes and dreams, from Tonya's love of her idol "Fay Wray" to Alexis' 
advice that "Everybody Starts at the Bottom" to DeeDee's secrets of 
Scream Queen longevity: "Don't Open That Door." British screen veteran 
Nadine savors her joy of being "Still In Demand" while Bianca celebrates
 the lifetime achievements of "Roger Corman" and Richelle laments her 
own elusive "Happy Endings." They also screen original clips from their 
direct-to-video "scary movie" spoofs such as "Revenge of the Psycho 
Bimbos" and "Malibu Vampire Vixens," all hoping to attract the attention
 of a popular young horror film director lurking in the audience.

The Scream Queens will have you convulsed with laughter and begging for the inevitable sequel.

“Scream
 Queens is musical entertainment, and the distressed gals sing 
beautifully and keep you entertained. They sometimes involve the 
audience, inviting some on stage to audition as screamers. The cast 
sings, clowns around and gives insight into their lives, particularly 
the hard times a curvaceous victim can sink to when the years start to 
take their toll. ‘This little lady's stock has fallen so low, even her 
stalker has lost interest,’ one says.” –Dalt Wonk, Gambit New Orleans

“Like
 small productions similar to Nunsense, this show has all the markings 
of a musical that will continue to be mounted through the coming years, 
although it is clearly demanding of good actresses with very good vocal 
skills. Among the more memorable songs are a tribute to ‘Fay Wray’, an 
admonishment that ‘Everybody Starts at the Bottom’, a tribute to 
‘Special FX’ and an homage to horror film king ‘Roger Corman’.” –New 
Orleans Examiner

"A sassy musical revue; an affectionate funny tribute…with something for everyone." —Los Angeles Times
"Campy and full of shtick, affection and great fun!" —The Hollywood Reporter

"It's a riot!" —Los Angeles Jewish Times

"SCREAM QUEENS may leave you cheering. An infectiously high-spirited homage." —Los Angeles Daily News

"With
 an almost Rocky Horror Show-like presentation, complete with 
out-of-this world musical numbers and crazy costumes, Scream Queens 
keeps the audience laughing…cheering and clapping." —UCLA Daily Bruin

"Up
 until the early 20th century the term “burlesque” did not denote 
displays of female skin but rather irreverent or raucous entertainment, 
with nonstop gags, not confined by stultifying good taste. Chuck your 
snobby aesthetics at the door and wallow in the laughter." —Syracuse New
 Times

"Scream Queens is a funny, affectionate, tuneful trip down mammary lane." —Tony Timpone, Fangoria magazine

"A
 slick, polished romp into the world of B-movies. Bring a Kleenex or two
 with you because you're bound to laugh yourself to tears." —The 
Chronicle, Dunnville, Ontario

"They nailed it! It was as if 
someone had sat beside us at the conventions and absorbed everything. I 
thought the lyrics were clever and brilliant. It was really funny!" 
—Brinke Stevens, actual Scream Queen

"Wonderful! Just loved it! 
Had the best time. They showed the sad side of the business as well as 
the happy side." —Linnea Quigley, actual Scream Queen

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF THIS VERY FUN MUSICAL!
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