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Hairy or not hairy?

Not hairy, commanded Tim Cusack, director of my new play, The Emperor’s New Codpiece, which had its smash opening on Friday (more coverage to come)!

And so Buenaventura Rodriguez, who plays Emperor, ruling go-go boy in all the land, bought a tube of Veet—for “smoothness that lasts.”

Stage manager Crystal Ramirez did a good job of shaving, yes?

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

Thanks Veet! (Wanna sponsor our show?)

 

Five more shows left—June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15.

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Busy getting ready for my new play, The Emperor’s New Codpiece!

We open tomorrow!

No time to write, but instead I offer these great promo shots!

 

Emperor (Buenaventura Rodriguez) and Guinevere (Michelle Ojeda) serve up attitude to Melinda (that's me!).
Skin sells!
This scenario doesn't exactly occur, but I do trick Guinevere into swallowing something!

 

Camelot (Nicholas Gorham) has an admirer—peasant girl Hildegard (Patrick Johnson).

 

Top three pix by Adam Gardiner; bottom photo by Michael Wakefield

Joan Rivers and I together!  Well, sort of…

During the run of my upcoming play, The Emperor’s New Codpiece, Joan will be performing stand-up on the very same stage at the Laurie Beachman Theatre!

 

 

The Beechman is Joan’s regular NYC performance spot, and although I haven’t seen her there, I have caught her act elsewhere.

She is a scream—a consummate comedian!  I’ve also met her a few times and she’s always been so nice.  Drag queens seem to tickle her fancy.

I should ask her to borrow some of her dazzling jewelry for my role as queen of the castle!

 

 

Online ticketing to The Emperor’s New Codpiece.

Box Office: 212-352-3101

Like all great actresses, I’ve got some signature dramatic expressions.

For instance, my incredible cry of mixed emotions!

Ecstasy, pain, lust, repulsion, etc.—all conveyed in one amazing  facial contortion!

 

It’s a look that’s served me well over the years…

Flyer for my 1997 play, The Tranny Chase

 

Promotional photo for my upcoming play, The Emperor’s New Codpiece

 

(I’m pictured with sexy cast member Buenaventura Rodriguez.  Photo by Adam Gardiner.)

 

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Drum roll please!  In exactly two weeks, it’s the debut of my new play! 

It’s been a whirlwind creative process—It was only back in March when I was offered the chance to mount something.  But having a writing deadline has been fabulous discipline!  (Although my blog has suffered.)

And what has my diligent labor produced?   The Emperor’s New Codpiece, based on you know what!

If I may say so, it’s really good!

Who’s the star?  Why, me, of course!

 

 

 

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Box office:  212-352-3101

Been away from my blog!

When I heard about the Rapture coming, I thought what’s the use of blogging?  Also, I stopped bathing and brushing my teeth.

But now that Earth ain’t ending quite yet, I’m back to being productive—and smelling good!

Do you like my “End is Near” image?  It’s the invite for my 1999 play, The Final Episode.

 

 

And speaking of plays… I’ve got a new one that starts June 10th!!!!!   Starting tomorrow I’ll be blogging about it like mad!

Ah, it’s great to be back in the land of the living!

 

(Invite photo by Richard Mitchell a.k.a Dick Mitchell)