Kelrik Productions Presents PINKALICIOUS 1/21-2/5

Tickets are now on sale for Kelrik Production's Pinkalicious, the Musical, playing January 21 - February 5 at Unity (1490 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo). Based on the 2006 New York Times best-selling children's book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious is the tale of a girl who can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite her parents' warnings about the dangers of over-indulgence. Her passion for pink lands her at the doctor's office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe -- a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure a way out of her predicament.

Pinkalicious will be directed and choreographed by Kelrik Artistic Director Erik Austin and musically directed Lacey McNamara. After last years Sold-Out performances, Kelrik brings back our pink loving enthusiast, with the leading cast reprising their roles. According to Austin, "Pinkalicious is not just a really funny musical; it teaches children valuable lessons about self control and the importance of moderation. As someone who has been passionate about theatre since I was a kid, I am thrilled that we can offer the central coast premiere of this new show in a fully realized stage production. It's a great opportunity to introduce young people to the magic of live theatre. You can't ask for more than that."

The cast includes Ashlin Hatch as the title role, Jayce Garcia as Peter, Lacey McNamara and John Adams play Mr. & Mrs. Pinkerton and Danielle Dutro Dr. Wink. The cast is completed with a fun group of upcoming young stars portraying Birds, Bees and Butterflies.

This fun-filled family show runs approximately one hour which makes it ideal for younger children. We feature a colorful cast of characters and audience participation/interaction. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Tickets to Pinkalicious can be purchased online at www.kelrikproductions.org, by phone at (805) 543-PLAY or at Cheap Thrills in San Luis Obispo. Pinkalicious will perform at Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo, from January 21 - February 5. Please note the family-friendly performance schedule: Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2PM. Ticket prices are $14 for children and $20. Discounts are available for full-time students, seniors and groups of 15 or more.

ABOUT THE MUSICAL
Pinkalicious, the Musical began in January, 2007 as an original production created for the Family Programming series of New York City's Vital Theatre Company. After a sold-out run, it moved through a series of ever larger performance venues where it has continued to delight audiences and critics alike. Four year later, Pinkalicious is still playing in New York City and in critically acclaimed productions in Toronto, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles, among other venues. Kelrik Productions will present the Central Coast premiere of Pinkalicious, the Musical from April 2-17 at Unity in San Luis Obispo.

Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann (Book and Lyrics) are respectively the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling children's books Pinkalicious (HarperCollins, 2006) and Purplicious (HarperCollins, 2007). Elizabeth and Victoria are sisters who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Victoria's award-winning artwork has graced the covers and pages of many magazines, newspapers, and books. Elizabeth's writing has appeared in a variety of newspaper and print publications. To learn more about the sister duo and their books, visit them online at their website at <www.thinkpinkalicious.com>.

Lyricist, composer and orchestrator John Gregor received a 2004 Frederick Loewe Award for his musical With Glee, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics. Recently, With Glee was presented in a workshop by the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU, and premiered at the New York Musical Theater Festival. His musical adaptation of Gogol's tragi-comic short story "The Overcoat" has been presented in London at the Bridewell Theatre, and at the Barrington Stage Company and the New York International Fringe Festival. He has also co-written several children's musicals for Vital Theatre Company, including The Changeling and The Bully in addition to Pinkalicious.

Pinkalicious
January 21 - February 5
Saturdays & Sundays @ 2 PM
$14-$20
UNITY, 1490 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo
805 543-PLAY (7529) kelrikproductions.org