Empire Stage to Present THE FACTS OF LIFE: THE LOST EPISODE, 6/27

He's tackled Joan and Christina Crawford, Hannibal Lechter and Clarice Starling, and the Sugarbaker gals of Atlanta. Now he has his sights set on the girls at the Eastland School. From the writer who brought you "Mommie Queerest", "Silence Of The Clams", and Re-Designing Women", comes the raunchiest show in his repertoire. "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode" by Jamie Morris is coming to Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale this summer!

Dildos, prostitution, cerebral palsy, and lesbian sex are just a few of the politically incorrect plotlines that mark this as an adults-only show! The Dallas Voice put if perfectly: "The Lost Episode" is entirely the product of Morris' twisted mind, adding tons of inappropriate humor you would be challenged to find on premium cable nowadays, not to say on NBC of yesteryear."

When budget cuts force Mrs. Garrett to leave Eastland, Blair, Tootie, Natalie and Jo will do anything to raise the money so she can stay, ANYTHING! (Ok, they become hookers and they sing and dance about it!) Add an evil Headmaster who has a thing for Mrs. G, lesbian overtones between Jo and Blair, and a guest cameo by cousin Geri and you have the lost episode that Showtime wished they'd snatched up.

"The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode" is directed by Christopher Kenney (Mommie Queerest) and it's talented cast includes Jamie Morris (Mrs. Garrett), Brooks Braselman (Natalie), Charlie Logan (Jo), Shawn Burgess (Tootie), and David Tracy (Blair).

"Facts" premiered in 2004 in Provincetown, MA where Provincetown Magazine said, "John Waters would be proud of Morris who has managed to turn a sweet, little sitcom into porn." The Provincetown Banner added: "If the sitcom had been this funny it might still be on the air." After two successful sold-out runs in New York the critics agreed. HX Magazine called the show a "raunchy, side-splitting musical spoof, so wrong in so many ways". StageBuzz: "Be prepared for a wild, raunchy, crazy time. It's damn funny!" Time Out New York: "deliciously nasty!"

"Facts" enjoyed a sold-out run in Dallas, where the show was extended three times and became the most successful show in the history of the Uptown Players. It was also named the #2 Ballsiest Show in Dallas by Pegasus News. The reviewer from the Dallas Observer noted of her experience: "I wheezed so hard laughing that the guys next to me asked if I was having an asthma attack."

"The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode" will run at Empire Stage from June 27 through August 4, 2013 (June 27 is a preview performance), Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM & Sundays at 5PM (no performance on July 4). Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at www.empirestage.com or by calling Smarttix @ 212-868-4444. For cash reservations and general info, please call 954-678-1496.

Empire Stage (http://www.empirestage.com/) is an artist-driven collective that produces new and existing works for the diverse audiences of Ft Lauderdale, including the LGBT and Senior populations. The collective is committed to presenting dynamic works originating from both the New York City and South Florida theatrical communities and to offer theater artists a supportive environment where they can collaborate, take risks and develop as writers, directors, actors, designers and producers.

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