Phoenix Theatre Announces Lineup for FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN THEATRE

Phoenix Theatre is a leading professional regional theatre company, recog ­ nized locally and nationally for artistic excellence and the development of original work. The Festival provides opportunities for playwrights, composers, and lyricists to showcase their original works in their Pre Pre - Broadway or Pre Pre - Off Broadway stage of development.

Join us in the Festival's 19th year as we welcome the artists who have brought us our 2018 selection of new plays and musicals.

Cookin's a Drag

Music by Clint Edwards Lyrics by Clint Edwards with additional lyrics by Michael Barnard Book by Michael Barnard with additional book text by Vincent VanVleet and D. Scott Withers Friday, March 9 at 7 : 00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 at 8 : 00 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre

Cookin's a Drag is a musical spoof about a drag queen, Betty D. Licious, and her cooking show, featuring three backup boys ( Bicep, Tricep, and Glute ), a musical conductor with a past, and a celebrity chef. Her live show turns to chaos while delivering huge laughs amidst a bit of self - discovery.

The Burlesque Astronomy

Play By Sheila Cowley Friday, March 9 at 7 : 00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 at 2 : 30 p.m. in the Judith Hardes Theatre

Celebrating the vibrant interplay betwen scientific and artistic exploration with dance, visual art, astronomy and science magic, The Burlesque Astronomy Play explores the challenges women face when balancing career and femininity.

Milo at the Movies Book by Tom Diggs Music and Lyrics by Mark Gaylord Friday, March 16 at 7 : 00 p.m. and Saturday, March 17 at 2 : 30 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre

Milo and Dexter thought they'd make a killing in vaudeville, but thanks to silent movies, they'd have better luck getting arrested than getting on stage. So when Milo's gumption lands the duo an unexpected opportunity, the brothers figure they've struck gold : a regular gig, good dough, and a pretty dame to boot ! As long as they can avoid the censor, the cops, the dame's fiancé and each other, everything will be just fine.

Reunion By Steven Karp

Friday, March 16 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Judith Hardes Theatre and Saturday, March 17 at 8 : 00 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre

Brought together by their parents ' scandalous marital history, a pair of septuagenarians discover that their teenage romance still has some spark. Reunion reminds us it's never too late to fall back in love.

EVENING OF NEW SHORT PLAYS Sunday, March 11 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre, featuring :

Turk, Turk, Turk by Deirdre Girard Untragically

Ever After by Evan Baughfman Yours and Mine by Glenn Alterman

Too Clever by Half by John F. Levin Bacon

Clickbait by David Don Miller

Bunker Bound by Chris Shaw Swanson

COMPOSER / LYRICIST CABARET

Anxiety, Aliens, and an Aviatrix : The Songs of Rachel Dean and David Brush Saturday, March 10 at 6 : 00 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre

Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring ? : Select Musical Pieces by Kelly Pekar and Abigail Cline Saturday, March 17 at 5 : 30 p.m. in the Hormel Theatre

More information about The Phoenix Theatre Festival of New American Theatre can be found at phoenixtheatre.com / festival or by calling the box office at 602 - 254 - 2151.

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