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Sex, Dreams, & Self Control
written & performed by Kevin Thornton

On Stage: October 18 & 19, 2010 @ 8pm

   
 
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Returning from the 2009 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Sex, Dreams, & Self Control is a wildly hilarious coming-out fantasy. It’s a fusion of music, spoken word, and standup comedy—- like David Sedaris with a guitar on a “sexual and romantic odyessey” (EDGE Los Angeles). This rites of passage tale presents itself bold and racy, and speaks loudly about sexuality and religion. One guitar. One man. A wild ride.

Note from Kevin: I'm very pleased to present this encore performance of my show Sex, Dreams & Self Control in Cincinnati. It's been such a long journey! While on tour with my band a few years back, I began to sketch out short stories about my younger years in Southern Indiana. I had no idea it would change the course of my life entirely. Initially an experiment at standup comedy open mics; over time the vignettes morphed into a full-fledged theatre piece. It is not a memoir. I made a conscious decision to tell a story of a hero on a journey in order to enhance the tale’s universal appeal. Although the story is specific and personal, my hope is that all audiences will find humor in the pain and triumphs as well as be moved by the journey. -Kevin Thornton

 

   
 

Cast     

Kevin Thornton - Remember all those Waves on Waves Tshirts from Cincy Fringe 2009? Yeah, that's this guy. Waves on Waves is one of Kevin Thornton's many musical projects. Kevin also recently won "New Faces" night at The World Famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Twice. Also, he can fly. Ok, he can't fly but word on the street is that he is well endowed. Beyond live performances, Kevin has a popular weekly podcast called “The Kevin Thornton Podcast” on iTunes as well as an illustrated book version of “Sex, Dreams & Self Control.” For more info go to thekevinthornton.com

   
 

Reviews & Articles     

“Best Bet” - Los Angeles Times
Featured on NPR's All Things Considered
“Darkly Funny” -Nashville Scene
“New refreshing territory” -Washington DC CityPaper
“Intimate Brilliance… A Must See…” -Showbiz Chicago
“a riveting and rewarding experience” -Cincinnati CityBeat
“Funny and poignant… beautifully executed” -Frontiers Los Angeles
“Exhilarating” -Gaywired
“Hilarious”- Cincinnati Enquirer
“Infused with great imagery and heart… Really good” -LA Splash
“Thornton is engaging and funny and cute as Hell…” -Newcity Chicago
“Thornton’s comedic timing is spot on” -NUVO Indianapolis
“Hilarious” -Unzipped
“A sexual and romantic odyssey” -EDGE Los Angeles
“Groundbreaking” -Out and About
“Striking a remarkably different chord… Wide reaching appeal” -Shepherd’s Express Milwaukee “Memorable and Moving” -NUVO Indianapolis

   
 

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