Celebration Theatre After Dark Presents Love, Connie

After Dark presents John Cantwell's Love, Connie at Celebration Love, Connie is a multi-media dance comedy thriller starring John Cantwell as "Connie Slocum," and features Jennifer Dohn as "Vickie," with a special guest appearance by actor/singer Kelly Mantle (LOGO's DragTastic NYC, New Adventures of Old Christine, The Confusion of My Illusion, and the band, Tranzkuntinental) as "Bambi".

Connie Slocum (a sketch character Cantwell originated with legendary comedy trio The Nellie Olesons) is a loveable, albeit hirsute, ramshackle flashdancer who wants nothing more than to entertain an audience with her wild choreography and pageantry skills. But a nemesis from Connie's past threatens to derail her plans by putting her beloved pussy cat, Vickie, in jeopardy. Watch Connie as she boogies to pop hits; strips off an array of spectacular outfits; Laughs, cries, hunts and fights harder than a baby sitter in a ‘70's-era slasher film! All while never forgetting that there's an audience to entertain and a cat she loves more than life itself!

John Cantwell hails from the small town of Tallulah, LA, and started performing in Dallas, TX after receiving a music degree from a Southern Baptist college. He spent most of the ‘90's in New York City performing in Off- and Off-Off Broadway productions (Making Porn, Blood Orgy Of The Carnival Queens) before joining the critically acclaimed gay sketch comedy trio The Nellie Olesons (Will & Grace, LOGO's Wisecrack). With the Nellies, John has created over ten popular shows that have garnered the trio a loyal cult following all over the U.S. and Canada. After moving to Hollywood in 1999, he began working in film (Legally Blonde, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist), television (Pushing Daisies, Nip/Tuck, The Riches, Norm, Dharma & Greg) and theatre (Saltine Crackers, his debut as a playwright, was performed at Highways in 2005).

The filmed portions of Love, Connie were directed by Michael Bodie (Sundance Institute), produced by Loretta Ramos (How Do I Say This: I'm Gay), executive produced by Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies, Heroes, Wonderfalls, Dead Like Me) and inspired by the work of Brian DePalma & Dario Argento as well as the film soundtracks of Pino Donaggio, Bernard Herrmann and Ennio Morricone.

An after party will follow each performance where the audience can mix and mingle with the cast.

Celebration Theatre is a company of artists dedicated to creating a dynamic outlet for
progressive gay and lesbian voices in Contemporary Theatre and performance in Los
Angeles. We intend to create a broader involvement in our community, conduct a
rigorous exploration of our society's changing sentiments and values, and share these
explorations with a wider audience. The theatre is located at 7051B Santa Monica Blvd.
(1/2 block east of LaBrea) in Hollywood. For more information, please visit www.celebrationtheatre.com.

November 18 - December 10, 2011
Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 p.m.
7051B Santa Monica Blvd.
(1/2 block east of LaBrea)
Hollywood, CA 90028
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Tickets available 24 hours a day at
www.celebrationtheatre.com