Cait Doyle's HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN Returns To The Duplex 8/14 & 8/28

Cait Doyle's Hot Mess in Manhattan (2009 MAC Award for Best Female Debut) returns to The Duplex (61 Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue) on August 14th & 28th at 9:30pm.

Sometimes life in Manhattan means cosmos and rent stabilized brownstones. Most times, it doesn't. Meet our everyWOMAN: an unflappable, but lovable, 20-something New Yorker with a dream to "spread the truth" that Carrie Bradshaw is a lie. Each month an original song from notable New York based writers is added to the show. August performances of Hot Mess in Manhattan feature an original song from the writing team of Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham (I Love You Because).

Based on creator Doyle's real life experiences, Hot Mess in Manhattan, is an evolving cross-breed of stand-up and cabaret that creates a vehicle for outstanding composers to showcase their writing styles and reach the musical theatre community hungry for new, relevant music. Composers already featured include Ryan Scott Oliver(Playwrights Horizon's Mrs. Sharp), Adam Gwon (2008 Fred Ebb Award Winner, Ordinary Days), Gaby Alter (2008 Larson Award Winner), and Sharon Kenny (2008 & 2009 finalist for the O'Neill Award). Oliver, Gwon, & Kenny each received 2009 MAC Award nominations for Best Song recognition for their contributions to Hot Mess in Manhattan.

Hot Mess In Manhattan, conceived and performed by MAC award winner Cait Doyle, was last seen at The Public Theatre in This Preview is Rated RSO. Other notable roles include Cathy in the San Francisco premiere of "The Last 5 Years" and the Fringe Festival's "Underwear: A Space Musical". The show is musically directed by Vince Peterson, directed by MAC & Bistro award winning Jonathan Whitton, and features world class cellist Dan Delaney.

Tickets to Hot Mess in Manhattan are priced at $15.00, with a two drink minimum. To reserve tickets, visit www.duplex.com.

Take a listen to her unique sound and take on NYC life at www.myspace.com/hotmessinmanhattan