Celebration Arts Theater Presents BECOMING BUTCH, Opens 5/4

By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 14, 2010

Celebration Theatre announces that Vincent James Arcuri, former columnist of Frontiers IN L.A. magazine, brings his fresh and uproarious stories to life in his critically-acclaimed, smash-hit, one-man stage show, Becoming Butch to Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.

With great humor and touching honesty, Becoming Butch chronicles the life of Arcuri from his childhood in the rough and rugged world of Queens, New York to his move to West Hollywood living amongst the queens. Along the way, he discovered his own beat, found his own voice and redefined what it truly means to become butch.

Arcuri's humorous personal essays have been published in Instinct and Frontiers IN L.A. magazines. Becoming Butch made its stage debut last March/April to sold out crowds in Los Angeles.

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING!!!

"A smartly written tour de force. Tenderly empathetic to everyone who swims against the tide while the rest of the world wants to see you drown." - THE HUFFINGTON POST

"A rare combination of humor strong enough to produce a belly laugh, and drama real enough to move you to tears." - LEEZA GIBBONS, TV/Radio Personality

"So moving. So entertaining. So important...relatable on so many levels."
- ANT, Comedian/TV Host

Becoming Butch is Written and Performed by Vincent James Arcuri. Directed and Produced by Louis J. Cuck. The show is Stage Managed by Tijauna L. Gray and Lighting Design is by Matthew B. Denman. Celebration's Artistic Director is Michael A. Shepperd and Managing Director is Michael C. Kricfalusi.

BECOMING BUTCH OPENS TUESDAY, MAY 4TH FOR 4 PERFORMANCES ONLY.

Additional performances are Tuesday, May 11th, 18th, and 25th at 8pm. Ticket prices are $15.00 general admission and $10.00 for students/seniors (with valid ID).

BECOMING BUTCH performs at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. For Tickets, please call 323-957-1884 or visit www.celebrationtheatre.com/tickets.

For more information about Vincent James Arcuri log onto www.BecomingButch.com

Celebration Theatre is a community of artists dedicated to presenting innovative, provocative and relevant work that examines the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer experience. We endeavor to challenge society's perception of this community and give a vibrant voice to its evolving identity.

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.

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