SORDID CONFESSIONS Comes To Mary's Attic
By: Gabrielle Sierra
Mary's Attic, Andersonville's favorite nightspot is thrilled to welcome the inimitable playwright, director, producer, comic and activist, Mr. Del Shores. Best known for exposing America to the trials and tribulations of Texas and trailer parks with his classic play, the hilarious Sordid Lives, which was adapted for film and television, Del is on a no holds barred national tour and is ready to dish the dirt!
Del Shores, creator of the cult favorite TV series SORDID LIVES (starring Olivia Newton-John, Rue McClanahan, Leslie Jordan and Caroline Rhea) is touring his hilarious new standup show. Whether he's recalling details of his "slut" years or calling out the 'less then agreeable' people he's worked with, no subject is off-limits in Del Shores SORDID CONFESSIONS."Del says what most people think. He has no censor -- on or offstage. Audience love him because of his 'bless-their-hearts' Texas charm," explains Caroline Rhea, comic and Sordid Lives television series co-star. "Look, I'm off Paxil, I'm bitter, a little mean and I don't give a shit anymore," Shores warns.About Del ShoresDel Shores is a writer, director, producer, activist and comic known for his colorful plays, movies and television (Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials & Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?, Yellow, Dharma & Greg, Queer As Folk). He has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and many theatre awards. He is married to actor/Billboard Top 20 recording artist Jason Dottley and is the father of two daughters.Where: Mary's Attic Cabaret Space, 5400 N. Clark St., Upstairs from Hamburger Marys (Balmoral & Clark). http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago/
When: Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 PM
Admission: $20.00
https://delshores.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=377968 or at the door if still available (Please do not contact Hamburger Mary's for reservations).
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