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Friday,  July  4th, 2008
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THIS WEEK'S WANZeGRAM IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Tod Kimbro's MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND: Tickets Now On Sale!
Find out more about MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND here!


INSIDE THIS EDITION:


INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT PH!
See Carnivale on Saturday night and saty for Martha Wash concert!
Come see the new VarieTEASE CARNIVALE on Saturday, July 5th and you’ll receive complimentary admission into the Independence Day Weekend Party and Concert, starring Martha (It’s Raining Men) Wash! That’s all on Saturday the 5th.  But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING JULY 4TH:
On Friday, the 4th of July, the Parliament House Pool is THE place to be. The spirit of the occasion never fails to bring out the boys and girls that are not the every-day regulars. In fact, the pool will be overflowing with yummy Patriotic treats.

>From 2 PM to 5 PM the PH will serve up a poolside BBQ for only ONE BUCK!
July 4th BBQ at the PH 2-5 PM!

It's the special FOURTH OF JULY Twisted Sisters Karaoke Show!Happy Hour with Taylor and live DJ in the Video Bar begins at 4 PM!

At 6 PM, it’s a very special July 4th edition of Twisted Sisters Karaoke & Pony Show in the Footlight Lounge!

Footlight Players show at 10 PM in the Footlight Theater.

NO COVER ON THE 4TH OF JULY TILL 11 PM!

Footlight Players USO Patriotic Salute on the outdoor pool stage at Midnight.


HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING JULY 5TH:
On Saturday July 5th, the Pool at the PH will once again be THE place to be. The pool bar opens at 10:30 AM!

VarieTEASE Carnivale is at 8 PM, which includes complimentary admission for the remainder of the evening with your VarieTEASE ticket purchase.  Tickets available online!

Footlight Players Shows at 10 and Midnight and Martha Wash, Live in Concert at 1 AM!

And then, of course, the July 4th weekend madness continues with Orlando’s longest running and most widely attended Sunday T-Dance on July 6th. Three shows. Free buffet. No cover all day and night! Only at the Parliament House, where you can “Expect to be Entertained!”




LAST CALL FOR TICKETS/LESLIE TRIPS INTO TOWN TUESDAY!
Seats are filling upDon't miss out on the live comedy event of the summer.  See it only at the Footlight Theater.  Get your tickets only at the WANZIE.com Online Box Office.  But be quick.  Tickets are going fast!

Well if it isn't Leslie Jordan!  See him live at the PH on Tues., July 8th!

ONE SCREENING ONLY – SATURDAY JULY 12th  – “P”!

COMING ATTRACTIONS:


Jon Simon's COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW - 2 Shows only @ the Footlight Theater - Now On Sale!MASTER HYPNOTIST JON SIMON RETURNS TO THE PH IN AUGUST!  Get ready to be hip-no-tized, ala Parliament House-style, as Master Hypnotist Jon Simon returns to the Footlight Theater with his hilarious “Simon Sez” Comedy Hypnosis Show.  This is a fun and casual show where audience members can volunteer to be hypnotized and release their inhibitions without getting embarrassed.  Since the volunteers are the true stars of the show, Simon treats them with care and respect.  Simon also engages the audience to be an active part of show.  Simon has been performing comedy hypnosis for nine years.  Campus shows, fairs and theme parks are his main entertainment venues. Over the past 3 years, his show has become a popular feature at Pride-Fest in Fort Lauderdale.  Although his show is all about having fun, Simon warns: “If you volunteer, what you don’t remember ... you’re friends will never forget!”

Two shows only!  Get your tickets now as this popular artist returns to the Footlight Theater for performances on Saturday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 9th.  Tickets are now available exclusively through the WANZIE.com Online Box Office.  This event is a part of the new Select-A-Seat feature, where you pick your seats in the beautiful Footlight Theater.  Good seats go quick, so reserve your place now, up close, for what is always an outrageous and unpredictable night of entertainment.  This special event is brought to you by your friends at the Parliament House and WANZIE Presents, Central Florida's leader in providing unique entertainment.

“Simon Sez” Comedy Hypnosis Show

Saturday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 9th
 
8 PM @ the Footlight Theater

ONLY $10




TV LAND ON STAGE AT – 2 SHOWS ONLY!  It’s Donna Reed meets Medea as Janine Klein (Monorail Inferno, My Pal Bette) stars in John Ryan’s (My Pal Bette) hilariously campy look at the sinister The cast of NEW ROCHELLE!side of TV-LAND’s happiest sitcom family. Also featuring Tim Debaun (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as the father who should know best but is a little too preoccupied with a certain sassy waitress, Brittany Berkowitz* (The Little Dog Laughed) as the delightful daughter who’s a little too popular with the boys, and John Ryan as the all-American son with a strange fascination with Rock Hudson. Will matriarch Vicki (Klein) be able to keep everyone smiling? Will daddy accept his children’s indiscretions, or will they all just end up dead? Find out at the Footlight Theater in July. Don’t forget to wash your hands first!

NEW ROCHELLE! A New Comedy by John Ryan!  Tickets now on sale!
1st prize Winner 2008 Rollins College Friends of the Annie Fringe Grant

Fringe Sell-Out Award Winner!
"It sets the bar for fabulosity" – Margaret Nolan, Kangagirl Productions L.L.C.

"Give this family a theme song and 8pm time slot of their own." - Al Pergande, Ink19.com

“Yes, that’s it! I’ve decided; I’m going to save my family! And if that doesn’t work, I’ll just kill them all. Either way, I suspect this will be another lovely week in New Rochelle.” - Vickie

* The July 19th performance will feature a one-time only special appearance by our director, Yvette Kojic (whom P-House regulars will remember from MY PAL BETTE), as the sexually adventurous daughter, Becky.

GREAT SHOWS NOW ON SALE THROUGH OUR BOX OFFICE:



Footlight Theatre @ the Parliament House
$15.00

Leslie Jordan: MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET
Tuesday, July 8th @ 8:00 PM

Footlight Theatre
@ the Parliament House
$43.00


PAUL WEGMAN: A TRIBUTE
Benefit Screening

Saturday, July 12th @ 8:00 PM

Footlight Theatre
@ the Parliament House
$8.00



Box Office Lineup!




The World in Brief ... Theater - Events - Fundraisers - Concerts - Parties

THEATER: My Illustrious Wasteland
Tod Kimbro's MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELANDTod Kimbro’s brand new sci-fi rock musical features 7 songs from Tod's album, Soundtrack to a Chemical Spill, along with 10 brand new numbers.  Equal parts futuristic adventure epic, twisted social commentary, and high-energy rock show, this is a musical and theatrical experience like no other, from Tod and Beth Marshall Presents.

WANZIE makes a teensy cameo appearance (on screen), along with David Lee, Miss Sammy and half of Orlando. The onstage ensemble includes Willie Marchante, Ryan Leyhue, Jolie Hart, Lanie Hoxie, DOUG, Domonique Minor, Dorothy Massey, Lisa K. Rinaldi, Michelle Rogers, Corey Volence, and Elizabeth Murff among others. The show stars Brittany Berkowitz as Sunny Day, Christopher McIntyre as Mogs, Beth Marshall as Loretta, and Tod Kimbro as The President Reverend M.D.        

Tod Kimbro’s
MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND

Directed by John Didonna
Assisted by Mike Marinaccio

July 10-20, 2008

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7PM
Sundays at 4:00 PM

Lowndes Shakespeare Center/Margeson Theatre

Special Industry Night Performance
Monday, July 14 at 7:00 PM

Tickets: $25
Tickets available online here!

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COMEDY: Mo’ Laughs Mondays
Mo Laughs Mondays with Jeff Jones @ Revolution!Central Florida’s Alternative Open Mic Comedy Nights returns to the place where it began in May 2007 with a new earlier start time of 8PM. The open-mic is open to anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before or has the desire to give it a try for the first time. The crowd is predominantly gay, but all are welcome to perform. Gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgendered and Republican are welcome. There will be no cover charge and drink specials consist of $3 Bud and Bud Light Bottles, $4 Martinis (Featuring Martinis named after famous comics).

Watermark columnist Jeff Jones resumes hosting duties. Additional guest appearances are scheduled in upcoming months with many local Orlando open-mic favorites.

Monday, July 7th, 2008
8PM (sign-up at 7:30 PM)

Continuing on the first Monday of each month
           
Revolution Orlando
375 S. Bumby Ave.
Orlando, FL

Jeff Jones (407) 493-4083
www.molaughscomedy.com
for updates:
jeff@molaughscomedy.com


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Taylor and Doug's FUNHOUSE: Every Tuesday at the PH!

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A NOTE FROM WANZIE!
In place of my usual NOTE I offer you this page from the official WANZIE.com Photo Album.  Enjoy!


RARE PHOTO!

Susan and Jack!

BINGO AT MARY'S!
It's Miss Sammy and Carol Lee at BINGO at Hamburger Mary's!
Carol Lee traumatizes a young patron at Hamburger Mary's!

BACKSTAGE PRIOR TO VarieTEASE CARNIVALE:
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see Carnivale on Saturday July 5th at the PH.
Backstage at VarieTEASE: CARNIVALE!


TWISTED SISTERS USO SHOW, "LIVE FROM BAGHDAD SHERATON":
Barry and Kenny at the USO Show: Live from Baghdad Sheraton!
USO show cast!
Barry and Kenny AFTER the USO show!

WANZeGRAM SUBSCRIBERS AT UCF’s URINETOWN!
A Who's Who of WANZeGRAM subscribers at UCF's URINETOWN!
Orlando's favorite inkeepers: Kyla and Eddie!
Rich and WANZeGRAM photographer Margo Dixon!

THEME PARK ADVENTURE!
WANZIE at the new Simpson's Ride at Universal Studios!

RANDOM PHOTO!
Doug in a blast from the past!

Margo took all of the above photos except Doug's and the one at Universal Studios. And also not the VarieTEASE photos. She tried to photograph VarieTEASE but an angry midget snatched her camera from her and kicked her in the chin. He’s no longer in the show. The VarieTEASE snaps are courtesy of Photographer Matt Odom!

And now

To honor America

On this ...

the Anniversary of our Independence,

Let Us Pay Homage

To Those F’n Bastards Who Have Worked So Tirelessly to Chip Away
at Virtually Every Truth Which The Framer’s of Our Constitution Found to Be Self Evident,
And Whom Have Trampled So Recklessly All Over Our Bill of Rights -
The Fantastic Four Salute!


HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

I wrote happy “4th of July” above, rather than happy “Independence Day” because
Independence Day will not actually occur until at least
January 20th, 2009!

I’m WANZIE and That’s All I Wrote!

WANZIE!


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