Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2

This summer, Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2. Following last year's sold-out, seven-month run, Handbag's parody of the beloved TV sitcom returns with all new adventures written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Becca Holloway. THE GOLDEN GIRLS will play June 19 - September 7, 2018 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Tickets are on sale now at handbagproductions.org, through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling (800) 838-3006.

The 2017 cast returns with David Cerda* as Dorothy, Grant Drager* as Blanche, Adrian Hadlock* as Sophia and Ed Jones* as Rose with Chazie Bly* and Michael S. Miller* as various silly characters.

When THE GOLDEN GIRLS - THE LOST EPISODES debuted in June 2017, it was supposed to be short summer treat for Handbag audiences, but quickly turned into one of the biggest hits in the company's history. Now, these lovely women from the classic TV sitcom return with new stories of friendship, love and cheesecake - all with the Handbag twist audiences have come to love!

*Denotes Handbag ensemble member.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:

Title: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2

Written by: Artistic Director David Cerda

Directed by: Becca Holloway

Cast (in alphabetical order): Chazie Bly* (Ensemble), David Cerda* (Dorothy), Adrian Hadlock* (Sophia), Ed Jones* (Rose), Michael S. Miller* (Ensemble) and Grant Drager* (Blanche).

Location: Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., Chicago

Dates: Previews: Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 pm

Opening/Press performance: Friday, June 22 at 7:30 pm

Regular run: Wednesday, June 27 - Friday, September 7, 2018

All Curtain Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm. Please note: there will be added performances on Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm; there will not be a performance on Wednesday July 4.

Tickets: Previews $19. Regular run $25 in advance, $27 at the door. Group rates $20 for 10 or more. Tickets are on sale now at handbagproductions.org, through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling (800) 838-3006.

About the Artists

David Cerda (Playwright) is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Hell in a Handbag Productions. Cerda also acts and is Handbag's resident playwright. Cerda was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 2016 and received a special Lifetime Achievement Jeff Award in 2017. Cerda last served as producer for The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes and The Holiday Edition and Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer 2018.

Becca Holloway (Director) is thrilled to be working with Hell in a Handbag again after previously working on Bewildered, Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer and Bette: Xmas at the Continental Baths. Directing credits with Oil Lamp Theater, Artistic Home, and Right Brain Project. Assistant directing credits with The Comrades, Refuge Theatre Project, Brown Paper Box Co and Broken Nose Theatre this fall with Spenser Davis' Plainclothes. Becca is also developing/producing a new play, Muggled, with her partner in all things, Chase Wheaton-Werle.

About Hell in a Handbag Productions

Hell in a Handbag is dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and celebration of works ingrained in the realm of popular culture via theatrical productions through parody, music and homage. Handbag is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit.

Photo by Rick Aguilar Studios

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