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MAN BOOBS starts next weekend!
J. Julian Christopher's new work is at Mary's Attic!
 Rick Heintz and Michael Hampton have been cast as Marty and Spence in the Chicago premiere of J. Julian Christopher's insightful new work Man Boobs, a dark comedy about love, body image, and acceptance. David Zak directs Man Boobs, PFP's second staged production, as part of PFP's exploration of "what's new and what's next" in LGBT theater and film. Zak, PFP's Executive Director, predicts, "As we celebrate and nurture new voices in American theater, Mr. Christopher's fresh and provocative work will be resonating for many years to come." "We have had a lot of fun in rehearsals," Zak says, "and Michael and Rick are terrific together. I think audiences will have some great laughs, and come away moved by the thought-provoking material as well." Man Boobs was developed at New York's Public Theater, workshopped at East L.A. Rep, and then ran in New York City at The Fresh Fruit Festival in 2010. Man Boobs premiered in Montréal at The Rialto Theatre in 2011 and was presented by Village Scene Productions. Man Boobs opens Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm at Mary's Attic, 5446 N. Clark Street, Chicago. There are two preview performances, Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 through Saturday, March 10. There is one additional performance on Thursday, March 8 at 7:30. All tickets are $15 and can be reserved through BrownPapertickets.com or by calling 1 800 838 3006. Man Boobs is presented by arrangement with Adam Weinstock and Creative Concept Productions. |
Meet Rick Heintz and Michael Hampton
 I asked Rick for some comments about the show... Here is what he had to say..... "One thing I can say about this show is everyone can relate to both Spence and Marty. This show has helped me realize the importance of loving yourself and your body. In the 'gay world' there is so much pressure to have the 'perfect' body that we sometimes forget that we have much to offer to our community as individuals. That is where our focus should be."
Rick Heintz (Spence) has been "bearing it all" for the last year over a four-state area in a show he created called "FurrLesque." Having taken off more than 8 years from his on-stage antics, Rick has been very active in the LGBT community fighting for equality and riding his bicycle to end HIV/AIDS. While hiding from the spotlight, he wrote/co-produced "The Family Business" for the 48-Hour Film Project Los Angeles (Audience Favorite Award) and worked for TV Guide Network in Hollywood producing such shows as "Fashion Wrap with Joan and Melissa Rivers," "Idol Tonight," "Reality Chat," and Red Carpet coverage from everything from the Academy Awards to the Country Music Awards.
Michael Hampton (Marty) was last seen as Santa Claus in Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer, and in staged readings of Pig and The Ritz for Pride Films and Plays. He is an ensemble member of Hell In a Handbag Productions and he just won the Chicago Broadway World award for Best Actor in a Musical (non-equity) for his portrayal of Santa Claus last year.
I think Michael Hampton is one of the funniest people in Chicago theater, and he did many shows with me at Bailiwick. We spent a great deal of time in rehearsing laughing. But this is the first time he has been the "romantic lead" in a show in a long time. I know you will enjoy what he does here.
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Pride Films and Plays Recommends
THE OWLS,
a screening at Chicago Filmmakers |
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DYKE DELICIOUS SCREENING SERIES PRESENTS
THE OWLS
Saturday, February 11
Social Hour 7:00pm; Screening 8:00pm
at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St.
Director Cheryl Dunye (The Watermelon Woman) brings us The Owls, a generational anthem for Older Wiser Lesbians ("OWL"s), aging revolutionaries in a world they cannot control.
Raised in the shadow of "the pathological lesbian" films like The Fox, The Children's Hour and The Killing of Sister George, these women embraced the utopian vision of Lesbian Nation and came out with great optimism in their relationships, work, and daily lives.
Caught between a culture that still has no place for them, and a younger generation of lesbians and queers who are indifferent to their contributions, OWLs are facing a unique set of circumstances that have yet to be compassionately or truthfully addressed.
Chicago favorite Guinevere Turner joins other cast members, V. S. Brodie, Deak Evgenikos, Skyler Cooper and Cheryl Dunye in this funny, humane look at the bonds that restrain, and the dreams that remain. (2010, 66 min., USA)
Admission: $10 Find more information, here.
To RSVP, email dykedelicious@chicagofilmmakers.org
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Pride Films and Plays
3023 N Clark 327
Chicago, IL 60657
www.pridefilmsandplays.com
773 250 3117
pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com
David Zak
Executive Director
John Nasca, Andrew Souders
Artistic Associates
Allison Fradkin
Literary Coordinator, Women's Work
Artistic Ensemble
Steven Anderson, Derek Van Barham,
Charles A. Berglund, Derek Bertelsen,
David Besky, Tom Chiola, Brian Grey,
Sean-Edward Hall, Jude Hansen,
Nicholas Harper, Valerie Heckman,
John Highberger, Kris Hyland, Juliane Johnson,
Kelley Keough, Michael Lasswell, Joan McGrath,
Michelle McKenzie-Voigt, Tiffany Nasca,
Cyra K. Polizzi, Brian Rooney, Chad Ryan,
Patrick Rybarczyk, Mark Smaglinski,
Jamie Smith, Jake Szczepaniak, Kelli Walker,
Kevin Webb, Honey West, Lee Wichman
Pride Films and Plays is a member of the
League of Chicago Theaters,
Central Lakeview Merchants Association,
the Donors Forum, and the
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