Photo Flash: Ashley Tisdale Visits 'Catholic Girl's Guide'

Ashley Tisdale of Disney's High School Musical and Kenny Ortego (High School Musical director) were among the opening night guests of Annie Hendy's new comedy The Catholic Girl's Guide to Losing Your Virginity at The Pico Playhouse on January 11 in Los Angeles.

"The Catholic Girl's Guide to Losing Your Virginity tells the hilarious and invigorating story of Lizzy (Hendy), a witty and soulful Midwestern girl blossoming in the big city of her dreams, who upon realizing her priest has a better sex life than she does, decides to no longer live her life according to the rules of her religion. Lizzy turns 25 in 25 days and will lose her virginity … or so she hopes. One problem, with whom? A metrosexual, a Christian Conservative, a gym rat, a guy that just wants to wear her shoes? From mixing it up in Vegas to church mixers, Lizzy's looking for sex anywhere and everywhere. The trouble is, what does she really want? What is it that really matters?" explain press notes.

Joining Annie Hendy is Cyrus Alexander, bringing to life the multitude of characters that impact Lizzy's world.

The creative team features scenic design by Tom Buderwitz (2007 Ovation Award Winner for Paradise Lost), lighting design by Michael Gilliam (2007 Ovation Award Winner for Gershwin Alone, Big River), and costume design by Cynthia Obsenares.

The Catholic Girls Guide to Losing Your Virginity runs through March 1 at Pico Playhouse (10508 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064).  Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm.

Tickets: $20 and 17.50 on Thursday nights. For reservations or more info please call 310-491-5961 or www.catholicgirlsguide.com

Photos by B. King