Hang Ten at the new Beaverton Civic Theatre
March 18th, 2009 by Allison George
Does this Oregon weather have you down? Do you happen to be craving sand, surfboards and luaus?! Well, you’re in luck! Go catch the brand-spanking-new Beaverton Civic Theatre’s Inaugural Production of Charles Busch’s “Psycho Beach Party” at the Kingstad Center.
Insider tip #1: Get there early, grab a table close to the stage, order a ‘Starcatini’ hit the “Snack Shack” for appetizers, and be prepared for some jaw-dropping (read: adult situations) funny entertainment!
Samuel French describes Psycho Beach Party as “Gidget‘ crossed with ‘The Three Faces of Eve’ and ‘Mommie Dearest’. Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and joins a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. Unfortunately, she suffers from a multiple personality disorder. The climax of the 10 member cast is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet’s psychosis.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors and students and groups of 10 or more.
Adult situations. Parental discretion advised. Now they aren’t kidding about that last part.
Insider tip #2: the performance on Thursday the 19th is a pay-what-you-will, also, the opening reception of the new art show in the Kingstad Gallery is happening on the 19th (no charge for the gallery opening).
The production has a limited performance run of 3 weeks starting March 12 through 29.
Show times are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2pm.
Doors open one hour before show time. Come early for best seats and to enjoy dinner or an appetizer from the Kingstad “Tiki Bar and Snack Shack”! Luau attire suggested but not required.
O.K., now pass the Chicken Satay!
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