Invasion! The Musical

Invasion! The Musical is set to open this weekend for its World Premiere at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood, and the show will be narrated by celebrity guest Gilbert Gottfried for the duration of its limited engagement six-week run.  Gottfried is one of the most celebrated stand-up comedians and voice-over artists in Hollywood, and the entire Invasion cast and crew is excited to have him on board.  Buy tickets to opening weekend at http://www.plays411.com/invasion

Tickets are expected to sell out, so make your reservations now.  We look forward to seeing you at opening weekend of Invasion! The Musical, narrated by Gilbert Gottfried!

Pictured: Matt Falber as Father Riley and Kate Feld as Becky Brewster

Ken Werther Publicity
PO Box 69822, West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.845.9781
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INVASION! THE MUSICAL

SET FOR LIMITED RUN AT HUDSON BACKSTAGE THEATRE
SIX WEEKS ONLY!

PERFORMANCES BEGIN AUGUST 17

Flying Pig Productions, Ben Giroux, Gabriel Oliva and Aaron Matijasic, Artistic Directors, has announced its inaugural production, the world premiere of Invasion! The Musical. With one lower-priced preview performance on Friday, August 17, the show will open on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm. Invasion! The Musical will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, September 23.

Invasion! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Aaron Matijasic and music by Billy Thompson, is a provocative satire reminiscent of Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Show, with a dash of “South Park” and a spritz of Mel Brooks thrown in. On a hot summer night in 1952, the residents of Tucker County, New Mexico are at a moral crossroads. Suddenly, aliens attack! Faced with their impending doom, the townsfolk seize the opportunity to do and say all the things they’ve been keeping bottled up inside. As one would expect, all hell breaks loose. Themes of discrimination, social immorality and political hypocrisy are skewered without mercy. [Strong language and adult themes; parents strongly cautioned.]

The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Cory Bretch, Jenn Brown, Scott Burman, Danielle Faitelson, Matt Falber, Kate Feld, Nicole Gemma, Ben Giroux, Lindsey Grubbs, Will Harris, Alexandra Holtzman, Vanessa Hurd, Jessica Kaplan, Ian Littleworth, Aaron Matijasic, Gabriel Oliva, Emily Pennington, Carl Petrillo, Al Rahn, Whitney Vigil, Jenny Weaver and Donald Webber, Jr.

Directed by Aaron Matijasic and Billy Thompson, the design team for Invasion! The Musical includes Adam Blumenthal (set), Dan O’Brien (lighting), Jesse Laks (sound) and Jillian Batherson (costumes and make-up). Musical direction is by Billy Thompson (with assistant Carl Petrillo), and choreography is by Sally Fuscoe and Kelly Proctor. The production stage manager is Tara Potthoff, and executive producers are Ben Giroux and Gabriel Oliva.

The regular performance schedule is Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00, and Sunday evenings at 7:00. Tickets for the preview performance on Friday 8/17 at 8pm are $10, and tickets for all regular performances (beginning Saturday 8/18) are $25. There is also a student price of $20 with valid student I.D. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by visiting the production’s website at www.InvasionTheMusical.com or by calling (323) 960-7612.

The Hudson Backstage Theatre is located at 6539 Santa Monica Boulevard (on Theatre Row), in Hollywood. Both street and valet parking are available.

# # # 7-20-07

Invasion! The Musical has Limited Liability Company papers now pending.  The production will become its own company / entity, and will be named Invasion! The Musical, LLC.  As of the certification, all donations, investments, and contributions can be directly written to Invasion! The Musical, LLC. All legal matters can now be directed to the company itself.  Invasion! The Musical, LLC will become the inaugural production / limited liability company of Flying Pig Productions, artistically directed by Ben Giroux, Aaron Matijasic, and Gabriel Oliva.  Financial and legal inquiries can be emailed directly to the Executive Producers.

The Exclusive Benefit Gala for Invasion! The Musical was a huge success. Held on July 15th, 2007 at the Lyric Theatre in Hollywood, the gala helped raise money for Invasion’s professional six-week run at the Hudson Theatre on Theatre Row in Hollywood.

Friends, Family, and Industry Colleagues gathered to watch sneak-peak performances of The I Love You Song, Albuquerque, and Lie Dee Die. An evening of food, laughter, and fun turned out to be a fantastic fund-raiser. Thank you to all who attended.

Invasion! The Musical is still seeking financial contributions. If you are interested in donating or investing in the show, please contact the Executive Producers.

Invasion! The Musical’s principle roles have been cast. Our talented cast list can be found on the WHO’S WHO page of this site. Our Donation Benefit Gala Event is now approaching. Here’s all the juicy details:

You are invited to attend Invasion! The Musical’s Exclusive Benefit Gala Event. Join us for an evening of artistry, hilarity, and opportunity. Find out more about this world premiere musical that is bursting at the seams with shockingly delicious humor and luridly offensive social commentary. Learn how you can benefit from supporting this creative endevour.

Where:
The Lyric Theatre - (South of Melrose on La Brea)
520 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

When: July 15th, 2007 at 5 pm

What:
5:00 pm - Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres
6:30 pm - Dinner and Sneak Peak Cast Performance
8:00 pm - Investment / Donation Presentation
8:15 pm - Dessert

Attire: Business Casual

Morals: Also Casual

Price: $50.00 per person, $85.00 per couple, and $35.00 per student

Please RSVP to Caitie Hannon, Gala Event Coordinator, at:
301-943-6523 or caitiehannon@gmail.com by July 8th, 2007. �

Invasion! The Musical is auditioning for two principle roles, as well as its entire ensemble. Understudy selections for additional principle roles will also be made from the audition process. Auditions will occur on June 18th and June 19th, 2007 from 12 - 4 pm both days in the Hudson Theatre. The Hudson Backstage Theatre is located at: 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90038

To be assigned an audition slot, please submit yourself through LACasting or Actors Access, or email Ben@BenGiroux.com with your headshot. Please sign up by June 12th.

Roles to be auditioned:

Lead Characters:

Spencer: A ten-year old boy, played by a petite GIRL, 18-30. Wide-eyed, innocent, gradually becomes extremely corrupted. Large belt range.

Father Riley: A drunk and horny catholic priest. Looking for males, 20-35, who are creepy and weird.
Vocal range: baritone-tenor.

Ensemble:

3-6 Males, 18-30: All vocal ranges. Must be able to learn difficult harmonies quickly.

3-6 Females, 18-30: All vocal ranges. Background in dance and a certain morally casual attitude are necessary.

Dan Brown: The author of the Da Vinci Code, who makes a special guest appearance, 20-35.

All ensemble members must be comfortable being in their underwear for extended periods of time. No nudity.

*Please prepare one ballad and one up-tempo musical theatre song. Something showcasing your unprecedented comedic ability is a plus. There may be dance, so please bring the appropriate attire / shoes. �

The original cast of Invasion! The Musical is returning almost entirely. The project is creatively led by writer Aaron Matijasic and composer Billy Thompson, and co-produced by Ben Giroux and Gabriel Oliva. Set to open on August 17th, 2007, Invasion! The Musical will run for six weeks, closing on September 23rd, 2007. �