Paul Stroili Presents 'Straight Up with a Twist' Nov.9-18

Recently nominated for a Los Angeles Ovation Award and LA Weekly Award, and winner of the Orange County Weekly Award, Paul Stroili's Straight Up with a Twist has been set for New York City previews at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in the West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, November 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2007. 

Paul Stroili portrays his Mother, Father, Brother, Grandmother, and a host of other characters who struggle to understand a straight guy who "can't work power tools, but can perfectly fold a fitted sheet." 

Paul Stroili's film and television credits include Malcolm in the Middle, The Real Whatever, Brother's Keeper, Getting Personal, Chance of a Lifetime, The Untouchables, Cold Justice and most recently the role of Mr. Tony in the pilot, Help Me. His stage credits include the ACE Award-winning literary parodies A Christmas Twist and Of Grapes and Nuts, as well as Under Milkwood, Oedipus; A Requiem, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Lovers and Keepers, Sister Bernie's Bingo Bash, Dark Ride and the role of Vinnie Black in the original Chicago production of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding.  Most recently, Paul created the roles of William and The Pope in The Virtual Theatre Project's World Premiere of Confessions of a Catholic Child.  Aside from Straight Up with a Twist, Paul's writing credits include the plays Cheese Louise, My Dinner with Arlecchino and The Day the Arts Stood Still. www.Straight-Up.com.  

Straight Up with a Twist plays The Laurie Beechman Theatre in the West Bank Café (407 West 42nd Street, just west of 9th Ave.)

Performances: Friday November 9 at 7PM; Saturday November 10 at 7PM; Sunday November 11 at 3PM; Saturday November 17 at 7PM; and Sunday November 18 at 3PM

Tickets are $15 Cover plus $15 Food/Drink minimum. General Admission seating. Doors open one half hour prior to    curtain.  Reservations are required: 212-695-6909.  For more information:  www.Straight-Up.com

Photo: Paul Stroili

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