'Straight Up with a Twist' Premieres Off-Bway Jan.17

Following sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago, Millrock will present the New York Off-Broadway premiere of the award-winning comedy Straight Up with a Twist, written and performed by Paul Stroili, and directed by Bill Penton. Previews begin Thursday, January 17, with the opening set for Thursday, January 24, 2008.

Straight Up with a Twist takes a look at one family, as they try to figure out a straight guy who says: "Don't call my house during the football game…that's when I vacuum!"  Paul Stroili portrays his Bronx-born mother, his Italian father, his Goombah brother, and a host of other characters who struggle to understand a straight guy who "can't work power tools, but can perfectly fold a fitted sheet."

Paul Stroili's film and TV credits include "Malcolm in the Middle," "Brother's Keeper," "The Untouchables," "Cold Justice"and the pilot, "Help Me." His stage credits include A Christmas Twist and Of Grapes and Nuts (ACE Award-winners), Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Lovers and Keepers, Sister Bernie's Bingo Bash, Dark Ride and Vinnie Black in the original Chicago production of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding.  As a writer, Paul's credits include Cheese Louise, My Dinner with Arlecchino, The Day the Arts Stood Still and of course, Straight Up with a Twist (plays). He has also written for Los Angeles Magazine and the Chicago Tribune, and is currently working on his next play, On the Rocks.

Millrock is a Los Angeles based producing entity created by David & Hyra George, who have spent the last 20 years designing and producing entertainment and corporate events across the US, Europe and Asia with their production company, George & Goldberg Design Associates.

Previews begin January 17 with an Opening January 24.  Performances are Thursday – Saturday at 8PM, Saturday at 3PM and Sunday at 3PM & 7PM at 115 MacDougal Street.

Tickets ($45) are available at Telecharge (212)239-6200 www.Telecharge.com or visit www.Straight-Up.com