Diversionary Theatre to Present New Cabaret IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM, 1/7-10

Diversionary Theatre is pleased to present the new Diversionary Cabaret IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM.

Welcome to IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM - leave your inhibitions at the door! This new production, created and directed by award-winning choreographer Michael Mizerany (Hot Guys Dancing, Miss Kitty's Wild West Revue), features an eclectic and audacious mix of outrageous comedy, bawdy song, contemporary burlesque and death-defying spectacle. IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM is sure to dazzle and astound!

Travis Ti, Michael Smeltzer and Jessica Avila will tempt you with their piece Two Ladies, a mischievous and erotic acro/adagio number that includes titillating ménage à trois acrobatics, sensual dancing and eye-popping striptease.

Choreographer Ami Ipapo-Glass will entice you with her premiere of Sister Sister, a backstage peek at the shenanigans of The Sullivan Sisters, a feisty 1940's dancing cabaret duo. Minaqua McPherson and Desiree Cuizon-Fejeran play the sultry sisters.

Choreographer Amanda Morales will beguile you with her mesmerizing and thrilling manipulations of the hula hoop - a provocative piece that is sure to amaze.

Lastly, Michael will present the nearly-naked line dancing trio Cotton Eye Joe - a "Full Monty" homage that will have you guessing, "will they or won't they?" and featuring performances by Nicholas Strasburg, Andrew Holmes and Eric Fager.

And your guide through this maze of sensual delights - the multi-talented and forever wily Justin Tuazon-Martin - a cunning connoisseur of raucous song, double entrendes and unparalleled puns.

IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM runs January 7-10, 2016, at Diversionary Theatre for five performances only: Thursday January 7th at 7PM, Friday January 8th at 8PM, Saturday January 9th at 6PM & 10PM, and Sunday January 10th at 2PM.

This production contains adult material including pervasive sexual content, profanity and nudity. Discretion is advised.

Tickets are available now at www.diversionary.org, by calling 619-220-0097 or by visiting 4545 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92116. Single ticket prices ranges from $20-30 (Prices are subject to change).

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Michael Mizerany is the artistic director for Compulsion Dance & Theater. He moved to San Diego to join Malashock Dance and served as its Associate Artistic Director until 2013. Michael conceived and directed the popular dance series Hot Guys Dancing and conceived and directed Malashock/RAW from 2010-2013. He has choreographed extensively, including Altar Boyz (Noah Longton Productions), Dooley, Divine Sister, Miss Kitty's Wild West Revue, Scrooge In Rouge, Thrill Me, bare: a pop opera and A New Brain (Diversionary Theatre), Chicago: A Speakeasy Cabaret, Grey Gardens and Ass, or A Midsummer Night's Fever (Ion Theatre), Carnvial! and Suds (The Coronado Playhouse), Spring Awakening (Cygnet Theatre), The Full Monty (New Village Arts), Trolley Dances (SDDT), Rent (Southwestern College), West Side Story (J*Company) and Threepenny Opera (UCSD). Michael has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the LA Stage Scene Award for Outstanding Choreography for Altar Boyz, bare: a pop opera and A New Brain, The Blue Ribbon Choreography Award for Suds and the Bravo San Diego Award for Outstanding Choreographer of 2012 and recently received a 2015 nomination for his contemporary work Man Clan. He was nominated for a Craig Noel Theater Award for Outstanding Choreography for Dooley (2011), Altar Boyz (2012) and Spring Awakening and bare: a pop opera (2014). Most recently, he was nominated for a National Youth Arts Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for West Side Story. Also, his 10-minute play, 20 Minutes and Counting, received a staged reading at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in September 2014. mizerdance.wix.com/michaelmizerany

Diversionary Theatre was founded in 1986 to provide quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The mission of the theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion.

Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego's best theaters. It is one of the most vibrant showcases of theatrical talent in the city. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive, and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.

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