Actress / comedian Nicky Sunshine brings her solo comedic performance "Confessions of A Massage Parlor Madam" to the National Black Theater (2031Fifth Avenue) on Saturday, April 7th @ 5:00pm. Produced by Top Knotch Entertainment, tickets to the show are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door with refreshments available for purchase. Discounted $10.00 tickets will be available for seniors and students with ID. A post-show talkback focusing on violence against women, human trafficking, and sex work is scheduled and attendees will also receive complimentary admission to an afterparty at Nabe Harlem restaurant-lounge. For information and reservations, go to: https://nickysunshine.com/ or call(347) 766-3001.
The 60-minute "Confessions," which is directed by Chuck Burks, is described by Nicky as "a funny, poignant look at the period she spent as a sex worker upon arriving in New York in 2002." The show - which contains adult themes, language and content - received great reviews at its 2016 premiere in Harlem and has been performed in front of sold out houses at The Producers Club and Broadway Comedy Club in Manhattan.
"Nicky Sunshine radiates her multiple talents in "Confessions of a Massage Parlor Madam". A brilliantly crafted one-woman tour de force! This show is intelligent, funny, honest, sometimes shocking, and hauntingly hilarious. A one of a kind journey with a massage...Ahem...message. I highly recommend it."
A Virginia native who graduated from Northwestern University, Nicky has performed in numerous productions including the acclaimed play "Yo Soy Latina," originated the role of Samana in the hit play "Platanos & Collard Greens" and most recently starred in "The Vagina Monologues" at New World Stages. She has also starred in and produced several comedy shows in major NYC venues such as the Times Square Arts Center, Stand-Up NY & New York Comedy Club. Her reality show "A Question of Love" aired on Tuesdays on the FYI Network. "Let's Get Greedy!" - Nicky's weekly adventures as a comedic food critic searching for food and fun in New York City is broadcast weekly on Friday evenings @ 11pm (EST) on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN).
Founded by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer in 1968, the National Black Theater is located between 125th and 126th Streets in Manhattan. Take the #2, #3, #4, #5 or #6 subway to 125th Street. For additional NBT information, call (212) 722-3800.
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