3-D Theatricals Presents DAMN YANKEES, Beginning Tonight

Just in time for the country's favorite pastime, the award-winning 3-D Theatricals of Orange County, CA will not only present a rousing revival of the eternally effervescent American Broadway classic Damn Yankees at the historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA tonight, July 11 - July 27 for eleven performances, but an additional six performances at South Bay's Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center in Redondo Beach, CA August 2 - 10, 2014.

A muscular musical comedy with a Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, and Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, this 1955, 11-time Tony Award-winning tuner re-tells a centuries old Faustian legend which promises to have fans on the edge of their seats as they enjoy such favorites as "Six Months Out of Every Year," "Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO," "A Little Brains, A Little Talent," the eye-popping "Whatever Lola Wants," "Two Lost Souls," and the always-hopeful, feel-good anthem "(You Gotta Have) Heart." The production's official press opening has been set for Saturday, July 12.

THE BIG SHOW

Set in Washington, D.C. during the 1950's and based on a novel by Douglass Wallop novel... married, middle-aged real estate agent Joe Boyd is a long-suffering fan of the Washington Senators. "I'd sell my soul for one long-ball hitter," says Joe. Soon enough... the Devil, disguised as a smooth talking salesman named Mr. Applegate, appears at Joe's door. Applegate offers to turn Joe into a 22-year old phenom called "Joe Hardy..." but all, of course, for a price. Joe must leave his beloved wife Meg, and the rest of his suburban life behind. As the Senators' stats soar, Joe realizes he's losing his wife and his boyish looks and begins searching for a loophole in his contract. Dogged by suspicious sports writer Gloria Thorpe, and tempted by Applegate's sizzling-hot seductress Lola (a charter member of the Home-wreckers Hall of Fame,) will Joe live to regret fulfilling his dreams of baseball glory? That's one helluva question...but we're not telling!

WHO'S PLAYING

Leading the cast as "Applegate" is Jordan Lamoureux. Alexis Carra* co-stars as "Lola," with Cameron Bond co-starring as "Joe Hardy." Rounding out the players are Robert Hoyt as "Joe Boyd," Joe Hart* as "Van Buren," Chelsea Emma Franko as "Gloria Thorpe," Cynthia Ferrer* as "Meg Boyd," Remmie Bourgeois as "Bryant" (Senator, Ensemble), Michael Coleman as "Bouley" (Senator, "Hearn", Ensemble), Chris Duir as "Smokey" (Senator), Karla Franko as "Doris," Nick Gardner as "Linville" (Senator, Ensemble), David Kirk Grant* as "Welch," Jennifer Holcombe (Wife, Ensemble), Chris Holly* as "Shovik" (Senator/Commissioner), Bren Thor Johnson as "Vernon" (Senator), Gavin Leatherwood as "Buster" (Senator, Ensemble), Ashley Matthews (Wife/Ensemble), Sarah Meals as "Miss Weston" (Wife), Madison Mitchell (U/S "Lola"), Tiffany Reid (Wife, Ensemble), Thomas Roy as "Lowe" (Senator, "Lynch", Ensemble), Estevan Valdes* (Ballplayer, Ensemble), Nick Waaland as "Rocky," and Tamara Zook* (Sister).

*Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association

WHO'S CALLING THE GAME

T.J. Dawson (2013 LA Ovation Award Nominee/Best Direction of a Musical/Parade) serves as 3-D Theatricals' Producer and Artistic Director. Gretchen Dawson serves as Co-Producer and Director of Advertising. Daniel Dawson and Jeanette Dawson are Co-Producers. Terry Hanrahan is Production Manager, with Hayden Hamilton as Box Office Manager. David Jordan Nestor* is Company Manager, and Amber Snead as Artistic Coordinator. Justen Asher handles Rentals and serves as 3-D's Warehouse Manager. Jennifer Nelson is Box Office Associate.

*Denotes Member of Actors Equity Association

WHO'S ON FIRST

New York's award-winning Alan Souza** has been set as Director, with Diane King Vann as Musical Director/Conductor, and 3-time Ovation Award winner Dana Solimando* as Choreographer. Also serving as Assistant Choreographer is Gretchen Dawson

*Denotes Member of Actors Equity Association

**Denotes Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers

WHO'S ON SECOND

David Lamoureux is Musical Contractor. Donna Parsons* is Production Stage Manager, joined by David Jordan Nestor* who also serves as Assistant Stage Manager. Fullerton Technical Director is Justin Asher. Redondo Beach Technical Director is Jack Meyer, with Lighting Design by Jean-Yves Tessier, and Sound Design and Engineering by John Feinstein. Set Design Coordinator is Chris Beyries. Yolanda Rowell is Costume Coordinator and Wardrobe Supervisor, with Wig Design by Cliff Senior and Kat Senior.

*Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association

WHO'S ON THIRD

Terry Hanrahan is also Properties Coordinator with Props PA Hillary Wood and Christine Wille (Props).

THEATRE LOCATIONS and TICKET INFORMATION:

PLUMMER AUDITORIUM: 201 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.

Remote Box Office: 714 589-2770, Ext. 1. Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday; 12:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday. Theater Box Office Hours: Two hours prior to performances at the theater.

Ticket Prices: $31 to $60. Ticket Handling Fee: $3 per ticket. Online Ticketing: www.3dtshows.com. Group and Student discounts are available.

Performance Dates and Times: July 11 - July 27, 2014

Fullerton - Plummer Auditorium Peformances:

Friday, July 11 - 8:00 pm (Preview)

Saturday, July 12 - 8:00 pm (Opening)

Sunday, July 13 - 2:00 pm

Friday, July 18 - 8:00 pm

Saturday, July 19 - 8:00 pm

Sunday, July 20 - 2:00 pm

Thursday, July 24 - 8:00 pm

Friday, July 25 - 8:00 pm

Saturday, July 26 - 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Sunday, July 27 - 2:00 pm

REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 1935 E. Manhattan Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Remote Box Office: 714 589-2770, Ext. 1. Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday; 12:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday. Theater Box Office Hours: Two hours prior to performances at the theater.

Ticket Prices: $35 to $65. Ticket Handling Fee: $3 per ticket. Online Ticketing: www.3dtshows.com. Group and Student discounts are available.

Performance Dates and Times: August 2 - August 10, 2014

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center - Performances:

Saturday, August 2 - 8:00 pm

Sunday, August 3 - 2:00 pm

Friday, August 8 - 8:00 pm

Saturday, August 9 - 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Sunday, August 10 - 2:00 pm.

ABOUT 3-D THEATRICALS:

3-D Theatricals (3DT) is the newest professional, Los Angeles Ovation Award-winning theatre company in Orange County and the South Bay. 3DT is an enthusiastic young company and are proud members of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, LA Stage Alliance, and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. 3DT is a non-profit public benefit corporation. 3DT has already been recognized by critics and patrons alike for providing a caliber of shows in comparison to National Tours and Broadway! 3DT hopes to provide inspiration for youth to explore the arts further, and see what heights it can take them to. 3DT has been establishing quite a reputation for bringing new and edgy titles direct from Broadway, and giving a fresh approach to the classics, offering something for the seasoned theatre enthusiast and the next generation of audiences.

Photo Credit: AXYZ3 Photography

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