Photo Coverage: Michael Musto visits 'Happy Kung Fu'

By: Peter James Zielinski Jun. 04, 2008

Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, was the special guest for HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER at The Zipper Factory on May 31. Special musical guest, Indie-Rock Americana band, Motel Motel also appeared. The event was sponsored by The Onion, KROCK, and Sagatiba.

HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER is written by Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Till the Break of Dawn), directed by Darren Katz (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with music arrangements by Ian Wehrle, and features Lynn Andrews (Annie), Brooke Ishibashi, stephen sheffer, and Stephen Reyes. Heath Calvert (The Huffington Post) serves as contributing writer and creative consultant, Kelli Jo Claxtonis Production Manager, and Wendy Harris is the General Manager.

HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER is a multimedia socio-political satire centering on a group of outsourced Japanese Ninjas hired by China to infiltrate the American Psyche by taking on roles in the Media, Pop Culture, and Politics. The savvy show, now at The Zipper Factory, began at Lotus and later moved to Comix and Ars Nova, gaining recognition and a cult following in NYC for integrating political pundits, celebrities, journalists, and music from the NYC underground scene into its raw comedy format.

Call 212.352.3101 or visit www.zippertheater.com for ticket information. The Zipper Factory is located in Manhattan at 336 W 37th Street

Photos by Peter James Zielinski

Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Lynn Andrews, Stephen Reyes,Brooke Ishibashi, and stephen sheffer

Lynn Andrews

Lynn Andrews and Stephen Reyes

stephen sheffer

Lynn Andrews, Stephen Reyes,Brooke Ishibashi,Matthew-Lee Erlbach, (on the floor) stephen sheffer

Matthew-Lee Erlbach

Stephen Reyes, stephen sheffer, Lynn Andrews

Lynn Andrews

stephen sheffer

Brooke Ishibashi

The Village Voice's Michael Musto and Brooke Ishibashi

Michael Musto and Brooke Ishibashi

Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Lynn Andrews, Stephen Reyes,Brooke Ishibashi, and stephen sheffer

The Cast and Crew of 'Happy Kung Fu Sunshine Flower'

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