| Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody | |
|---|---|
| Book | Jon Blair, Ian MacIntyre, Jim Millan, Alice Moran, Colin Munch, Anne Marie Scheffler, Patrick Whalen |
| Basis | Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James |
| Premiere | October 3, 2012: CityStage Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Productions | 2013 US tour |
Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody is an unauthorized musical satire of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey created by Mills Entertainment. The show is currently touring Canada, United States, and Australia. The production was directed by Jim Millan and stars three different casts consisting of three actors per cast (see actors below). The story follows an author, EBJ, as she writes a sex fantasy about a younger version of herself named Natasha Woode and a handsome billionaire, Hugh Hansen.
Synopsis
With a weekend free from her husband and children, fledgling writer, E.B. Janet, decides to write a sex fantasy. Her story centers around a younger version of herself, Natasha Woode. Woode, a 22-year-old virgin, finds herself the object of an affection for a young billionaire Hugh Hansen, who introduces her to BDSM and erotic spanking.
Productions
Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody opened in Springfield, Massachusetts in October 2012. A national US tour began touring in January 2013, with an Australian tour beginning in March 2013. The Australian production stars Rebecca De Unamuno, Stephen Mahy and Caitlin Berry.
Cast and characters
| Role | Original Cast | 2013 US Tour | 2013 Australian Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Woode | Alice Moran | Alice Moran Michelle Vezilj Danielle Trzcinski |
Caitlin Berry |
| EBJ | Anne Marie Scheffler | Anne Marie Scheffler Amanda Barker Suzanne Sole |
Rebecca De Unamuno |
| Hugh Hansen | Pat Whalen | Pat Whalen Drew Moerlein Gabe Bowling |
Stephen Mahy |
References
- "50 Shades parody draws audiences of screaming women". CBC. The Canadian Press. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- Jurkiewicz, Colleen (4 March 2013). ""SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody" treats your inner goddess to a night out". On Milwaukee. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- Babayan, Siran (4 Feb 2013). "Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody Opens Just in Time for Valentine's Day". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- Rose, Kath (26 Feb 2013). "Spank The Fifty Shades Parody for Brisbane". The International News Magazine. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- O'Connor, Keith (September 30, 2012). "'SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody' to premiere at CityStage". The Republican. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- Dionysius, Bobbi-Lea (15 March 2013). "Australian Premiere: SPANK! — The 50 Shades Parody". Aussie Theatre. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- Bochenski, Natalie (13 March 2013). "Brisbane audiences first to get Spanked". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
External links
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