By Amy Somensky Mar 9, 2006, 4:35 GMT
Los Angeles: Delta Burke will make her Los Angeles stage debut in the critically acclaimed play Southern Baptist Sissies from playwright Del Shores. The limited four week engagement will begin March 29, 2006.
Delta Burke
"I love all of Del's work," said Delta Burke. "He is a very gifted man whose work needs to bee seen large scale. film, Broadway. He is the kindest, sweetest soul, and I would do anything for Del Shores."
"I love her. who doesn't love Suzanne Sugarbaker on Designing Women?," remarked Del Shores. "I directed her in the film Sordid Lives, and I want her to do the movie version of Sissies as well. Delta is a brilliant actress and an absolute dream to work with. I can't wait to have her on stage. Los Angeles needs to see her on stage."
Burke will tackle three roles in the production, playing the mothers to sons who are each coming to terms with and questioning their faith and sexuality. The role, originated by Rosemary Alexander is at times comedic, always demanding, and ultimately heart-wrenching.
Burke was last seen on Broadway in Steel Magnolias, playing the role of beauty salon owner Truvy. Before that she made her debut on The Great White Way starring in Thoroughly Modern Millie as Mrs. Meers.
Southern Baptist Sissies has won more than 20 Los Angeles Theatre Awards, including the prestigious GLAAD Award for Outstanding Production of the Year (2001). Southern Baptist Sissies is an exploration into the lives of four gay men raised in the church. Through laughter and tears, each story unfolds to reveal a struggle for self-discovery.
Marked as Shores' most personal play, it enjoyed a ten-month sold-out run in Los Angeles in 2000 and 2001, and then became a sold-out hit even before opening at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary Theatre in Dallas. Revived in L.A. in April 2002, Sissies enjoyed yet another six month sold-out run. The play opened at the Bailiwick Theatre in Chicago to rave reviews July 2002 and was the theatre's biggest hit during their Pride summer series, garnering two After Dark Awards for Best Direction and Best Ensemble.
For tickets and a complete schedule visit www.seasonofshores.com or call 1-800-595-4TIX (4849).
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