GOLDILOCKS Sets Premiere Performances in New York City

GOLDILOCKS, a new musical by Erin J. Reifler, will receive its New York premiere in the 2016 Thespis Theater Festival at the Hudson Guild Theater. The story takes an unconventional twist on the children's tale, where Goldilocks is a new drag performer. Performances will begin August 2nd at 6:15pm at the Hudson Guild Theater on 441 West 26th Street. Jenn Maley directs the production.

The classic narrative of Goldilocks is given a refreshing and ravishing makeover in this story of self-discovery. Paul and Lisa are a young, suburban couple whose lives take an alternate route at the news of an unplanned pregnancy. When Paul stumbles into the local drag scene, he considers a new drag persona as Goldilocks. Together with a glamorous ensemble including Paul's "three bears," Paul and Lisa learn about themselves and their relationship. Full of fabulous comedy, sass, and class, Goldilocks is a colorful journey complete with enough drag royalty to reign over all of New York.

The cast of Goldilocks includes Christina Ames, Morgan Bartholick, Will Conard,Christopher Gallerini, Brian Graziani, Kiara Hines, Daejanae Lettman, Gunnar Manchester, Stella Mensah, Trevor Nalepka, Carson Rammelt, Laura Lebron Rojas, and Nigel Rowe.

The production team includes Scenic and Prop Design by Emilie Kefalas, Costume Design by Ahmed Ashour, Make-Up Design by Becca Gilbert, Light Design by Luke Denton, Choreography by Emma Russo, Dramaturgy by Emily Garrison, and Stage Management by Molly Shea. The show is Executive Produced by Danielle Perelman in association with Thespis Theater Festival at the Hudson Guild Theater.

Performances are at the Hudson Guild Theater at 441 West 26th Street on Tuesday 8/2 at 6:15pm, Saturday 8/6 at 8:30pm, Sunday 8/7 at 1pm.

Tickets are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2550861. Tickets are $23 general admission. For the full Thespis Theater Festival lineup, visit http://newyorktheaterfestival.com. Follow Goldilocks and her three bears on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/GoldilocksTheMusical, and Instagram and Twitter @Goldilocks_NYC. For more information about the Hudson Guild Theater, visithttp://hudsonguild.org/space-rentals.

Two Ladies Productions is a theater company created by Jenn Maley and Erin J. Reifler that primarily produces musicals. Two Ladies was formerly based in Providence, RI and has since moved to New York City. Next up, The Trombone Lesson written by Reifler and directed by Maley at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre!

The Hudson Guild is a New York-based multi-service community agency serving those who live, work, or go to school in Chelsea, with a focus on those in need. The Hudson Guild Theatre Company, Home of the Thespis and the Venus-Adonis Theater Festivals,provides alternate ways for those in the community to experience Live Theatre, especially those who might not otherwise have readily available opportunities to do so, according to the company's website.

The Thespis Theater Festival has evolved into the second largest of its kind in New York City in the last five years. Thespis is not only a festival but a competition for the playwrights, actors, and directors who participate in the festival's selected works. Their Playwright/Musical/Short Theater Festival runs from July 11 through October 12, 2016.