VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM
DEC 27, 2013 - JAN 4, 2014
JAN 24, 2014 - FEB 15, 2014
APR 11, 2014 - APR 12, 2014 (Art Scene)
WRITTEN BY Charles Busch
DIRECTED BY Mike Werckle
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom is the play that started it all at The West Side Show Room! We rented a crappy retail space, painted it black, made a set out of cardboard, pulled some costumes from our closets– and the rest is history! Originally slated to open December 20, 2013, a blizzard forced us to cancel the first weekend, but we opened to huge acclaim the next Friday, December 27, 2013. We extended the initial run by four weeks, and performed two free shows to capacity crowds during The Rockford Area Arts Council's Spring Art Scene event that April.
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom tells the saga of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths first collide in ancient Sodom. Their bitter rivalry as bloodsuckers but more importantly, as actresses, endures for two thousand years with stops along the way in 1920’s silent movie Hollywood and contemporary Las Vegas. With outrageous humor, flamboyant cross-dressing, and ridiculous sight-gags, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom is a satire of Hollywood stardom done in a burlesque comedy style.
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom was produced at The West Side Show Room's original theater space at 410 Mulberry Street in Rockford. Busch's short play Sleeping Beauty, or Coma was presented as a double bill during Vampire Lesbians of Sodom's initial run, December 27 - January 4.
““It’s different! It’s daring! It’s hilariously camp, and sometimes downright crude. It’s raucous and completely over the top. It pulls no punches. But it is funny!””
““To West Side Show Room, above all I say thank you! Yes, with an exclamation point. I hope you will continue to present shows as funny as this one was.””
CAST & CREW
VAMPIRE LESBIANS CAST (DEC 27 - JAN 4)
Kevin Poole - Hujar, Zack
Vickie Lynn - Ali, Tracy
Liz Newman - Virgin/Madeleine
Mike Werckle - Succubus/La Condesa
David Mortenson - King Carlisle
Alex Ruano - Etienne
Genny Bonavia - Reneé Vain
Chad Brazzle - Oatsie Carewe, Danny
Thomas Luna - PJ
SLEEPING BEAUTY, OR COMA CAST
(DEC 27 - JAN 4)
Liz Newman -Miss Thick
Thomas Luna - Enid Wetwhistle
Kevin Poole - Sebastian Loré
Genny Bonavia - Fauna Alexander
David Mortenson - Ian McKenzie
Vickie Lynn - Anthea Arlo
Chad Brazzle - Barry Posner
Alex Ruano - Craig Prince
VAMPIRE LESBIANS CAST(JAN 24 - FEB 15)
Liz Newman - Virgin/Madeleine
Erin Philpott - Virgin/Madeleine
Mike Werckle - Succubus/La Condesa
David Mortenson - King Carlisle
Susie Wallin - King Carlisle, PJ
Alex Ruano - Hujar, Etienne, Zack
Genny Bonavia - Reneé Vain, Tracy
Carolyn Cadigan - Ali, Oatsie Carewe, Danny
VAMPIRE LESBIANS CAST (APR 11 & 12)
Erin Philpott - Virgin/Madeleine
Mike Werckle - Succubus/La Condesa
David Mortenson - King Carlisle
Susie Wallin - King Carlisle, PJ
Alex Ruano - Hujar, Etienne, Zack
Genny Bonavia - Reneé Vain, Tracy
Carolyn Cadigan - Ali, Oatsie Carewe, Danny
CREATIVE STAFF (DEC 27 - JAN 4)
Produced by Liz Newman
Directed by Mike Werckle
Lighting Design: Colton Crain
Stage Manger: Carla Towns
Sound Board: Carla Towns
Light Board: Erik Myles
Costumes by Genny Bonavia
Set Paintings by Jesus Correa
CREATIVE STAFF (JAN 24 - FEB 15)
Produced by Liz Newman
Directed by Mike Werckle
Lighting Design: Colton Crain
Stage Manger: Carla Towns
Sound Board: Carla Towns
General Manager: Laurie Oliver
Light Board: Erik Myles
Costumes by Genny Bonavia
Accompanist: Julia Schade Armstrong
Set Paintings by Jesus Correa
CREATIVE STAFF (APR 11 & 12)
Produced by Liz Newman
Directed by Mike Werckle
Lighting Design: Colton Crain
General Manager: Laurie Oliver
Light Board: Erik Myles
Costumes by Genny Bonavia
Accompanist: Julia Schade Armstrong
Set Paintings by Jesus Correa
Photos by Mindy Joy
ARTWORK
RUNNING TIME
100 Minutes | 10 Minute Intermission
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Adult Language and Situations
Map + Directions
Vampire Lesbians Program
CONTENT ADVISORY
The West Side Show Room believes in freedom of expression and we present all works in their entirety. We encourage people of all ages to expose themselves to a wide range of art, and to engage in critical discussions about the content they encounter. For specific information about the language, content, and effects in a particular production, please contact us.
PRESS
examiner.com | Review
Rock River Times | Article
Rock River Times | Review
