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My Life in 3 Easy Payments, feat. performance artist Dale Guy Madison
Dale Guy Madison is an award-winning educator, LGBTQ activist, playwright, author, filmmaker, performance artist and doll collector. He knows how to show and sell, as one of the first African-American hosts of QVC, and the first to produce the African Marketplace shopping hour on the popular shopping network. And he brings all his life experiences to his hit one-man show, "My Life in 3 Easy Payments," introducing audiences to his drag persona FREEda SLAVE, which he created for his bit part in the hilarious 1995 comedy, "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar," starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo.
Inspired by iconic movies like "Sunset Boulevard," "Valley of the Dolls" and "All About Eve," Madison explores the quest of fame by looking at the pop culture phenomenon of reality shows and the famous faces they instantly create. By sharing his first taste of fame as a QVC host, Madison takes us down memory lane, offering humorous commentary on the quest of fame and the addiction to reclaim it through spoken word, music, storytelling and archival footage. Of course, the title of the play borrows from QVCs sales option of easy pay, in which shoppers can buy products, and spread payments over three months.
Written by Madison and directed by Malik Shakur, the one-man show is based on his memoir, "Dreamboy: My Life As a QVC Host & Other Greatest Hits." He begs the questions: What are the real costs of fame? And do we have to sell our souls to gain commercial acceptance? Being the skilled salesman that he is, Madison peddles his message to the audience like a sweet deal of the day with three easy payments. Beware: if you're buying what he's selling, there are no refunds!
"My Life in 3 Easy Payments" is produced by DamnGoodMan Productions.
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LocationLos Angeles LGBT Center Village at Ed Gould Plaza Davidson/Valentini Theatre (View)
1125 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Los Angeles, CA 90038
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 17 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Glendale, CA United States
Jun 23, 2018 12:04 PM |
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Glendale, CA United States
Jun 23, 2018 12:04 PM |
Sabrina B.
venice ca, CA United States
Jun 23, 2018 11:40 AM |
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Los Angeles, CA United States
Jun 22, 2018 2:32 PM |
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Harbor City , CA United States
Jun 22, 2018 2:27 PM |
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North Hollywood, CA United States
Jun 21, 2018 10:39 PM |
Christopher S.
Studio City, CA United States
Jun 20, 2018 4:29 PM |
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United States
Jun 19, 2018 10:53 AM |
Jennifer J.
long beach, CA United States
Jun 17, 2018 7:19 PM |
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Studio City, CA United States
Jun 17, 2018 2:50 PM |
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Studio City, CA United States
Jun 17, 2018 2:50 PM |
Name Withheld
United States
Jun 17, 2018 10:08 AM |
Howard M.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Jun 15, 2018 4:37 PM |
Howard M.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Jun 15, 2018 4:37 PM |
Frantz D.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Jun 14, 2018 12:43 PM |
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San Pedro, CA United States
Jun 14, 2018 11:45 AM |
Lori M.
Culver City, CA United States
Jun 12, 2018 9:59 PM |
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United States
Jun 12, 2018 8:41 PM |
Carlease B.
Santa Monica, CA United States
Jun 08, 2018 10:33 PM |
Jason J.
Lawndale, CA United States
Jun 04, 2018 2:51 PM |
Jason J.
Lawndale, CA United States
Jun 04, 2018 2:51 PM |
Oliver R.
South Gate, CA United States
Jun 02, 2018 12:18 PM |
Oliver R.
South Gate, CA United States
Jun 02, 2018 12:18 PM |
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