Aurora's Ignite Theatre to Present LYSISTRATA JONES, 8/2-11

"Lysistrata Jones," the high-energy musical, hits the Aurora Fox Mainstage with humor, heart and hoops, offering a modern spin on Aristophanes' bawdy comedy about the women of Ancient Greece withholding sex in order to get their men to end the war. In this reincarnation, we have a group of college students -- Lyssie J. and her cheerleader posse -- who won't "give it up" until their basketball-playing boyfriends win a game. A hilarious book and an upbeat pop score keeps the performers in constant motion, performing basketball stunts, cheerleader flips, hip-hop moves, b-boying and all manner of dancing. Ignite Theatre promises to "Give it Up" to you this summer with the regional premiere of Lysistrata Jones.

Ignite Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of "Lysistrata Jones" for 6 performances only August 2 -11 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets and $27 Adult, $20 Student, $24 Group (6+). Optional Gala tickets are $45 on Aug. 2 Call 720-362-2697 or online at www.ignitetheatre.com

On Friday, August 2 Ignite Theatre hosts an Opening Night Bacchanal Gala Fundraiser which includes the 2014 Season announcement. $45.00 tickets are available and include Preshow Drinks and Hors d' oeuvres on the Mainstage from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., premium orchestra seating for "Lysistrata Jones" from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m., and an after party with the Lysistrata Jones cast followed by the 2014 Season Announcement from 10:00 p.m. - Midnight.

The cast includes Kristel Jelinek Brown (Cleonice), Devin Bustamante (Uardo), Erica Lyn Cain (Lampito), Satya Chavez (Myrrhine), Alexander Evert (Harold), Lindsey Falduto (Lysistrata Jones), Taylor Minckley (Mick), Melissa Morris (Robin), Tyler Nielsen (Cineseas), Clayton Porter (Tyllis), Stephanie Salinas (Muse), Evan Sauvage (Xander), Kat Solko (Muse) and Anna High.