Celebration Presents Reading Of New Musical ORRY

CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Orry by Nick Hardcastle and Wayne Harrison, directed by Wayne Harrison and performing one night only on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.

ORRY - Forest Lawn Cemetery CA. 27 February 1964. Jack L. Warner reads the eulogy for friend and legendary costume designer, Orry George Kelly- an unapologetically gay Australian rascal who became the confidant for some of the greatest stars of all time. But in true Orry Kelly fashion, he's not about to let a little thing like death shut him up! If anyone is going to tell Orry's life story - it's going to be him. A rapid-fire Hollywood name dropping and jaw dropping revelation, Orry is a captivating story that takes its audience from small town Australia, to Sydney, mafia-era New York City and finally to the Golden Age of Hollywood!

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST

Nick Hardcastle (Playwright) Nick Hardcastle has enjoyed an extensive career as a performer across stage, screen, music, radio and live events. He did his apprenticeship in theatre producing with Backrow Productions in London, on the West End hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, a show in which he played the lead role of Felicia in the World Premiere company in Australia from 2006-2008. He also produced and presented a quarterly Australian talent showcase, in London, U.K from 2010-2017 in conjunction with the High Commission. Since relocating to Los Angeles, Nick co-founded the Australian Theatre Company and has produced every main stage production (all of which have garnered local awards including Broadway World's Best Play - Local Production for Grey Nomad). Along with his theatre acting and producing accomplishments, Nick has an endless list of television acting and hosting credits as well. Orry is Nick's first play that he has written. See nickhardcastle.com @nickcastlehard

WAYNE HARRISON (Co-Writer/Dramaturg/Director) London based multi award winning master of literature and of spectacle, Wayne Harrison has directed countless theatrical productions including over 40 while serving as Artistic Director and CEO of Sydney Theatre Company from 1990-1999. He created and directs the hit show Absinthe still playing to record crowds at Cesar's Palace, Las Vegas and was the creative director for the New Year's Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour from 2005-2007 as well as the closing ceremony of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. See wayneharrison.com

NATHAN FRIZZELL (Producer) Since 2013, Nathan has been the Executive Producer of Celebrating New Works as Literary Director of Celebration Theatre. During that time, Celebration has helped to give voice to new works by over 40 LGBTQ and Allied artists. As a member of Celebration Theatre, Nathan has appeared onstage (Four, Beautiful Thing, Stupid Kids) and produced numerous mainstage productions including Booty Candy, Die Mommie Die!, and the Ovation Award-winning West Coast premieres of The Boy From Ozand Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. Last year, Nathan- along with Jay Marcus and Tom Detrinis- developed the world premieres of two smash hits So Long, Boulder Cityand Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad on Craigslistwhich both sold out lengthy runs in Los Angeles before going Off-Broadway in New York. An actor, writer and producer, Nathan is proud to have been a Celebration Theatre company member since 2005. @nathanfrizzell http://www.nathanfrizzell.com

The cast of ORRY will feature: Nick Hardcastle, Ash Bee, and Brad Griffith. This reading is co-produced by Parnell Damone Marcano and Alli Miller.

PRICING Admission is free... with donations gratefully accepted. Celebrating New Works is produced by Celebration Theatre's Literary Director Nathan Frizzell. Celebration Theatre is headed by its Artistic Director Michael A. Shepperd, along with its Executive Director Michael C. Kricfalusi.