Sex, Dreams & Self Control

September 23 & 24 @ 8pm

Tickets $10

"Intimate Brilliance... A Must See..." - Showbiz Chicago

"a riveting and rewarding experience" - Cincinnati CityBeat

Touring writer, director and star Kevin Thornton presents a hilarious and moving fusion of a rock concert, spoken word, and standup comedy relating his unique rites-of-passage autobiography. Thornton weaves a bold and racy story, speaking loudly about sexuality and religion, but finds a core that's ultimately universal.

Sex, Dreams, & Self Control is a fusion of a concert, spoken word, and standup comedy--- with an original alternative folk rock score in which Kevin Thornton croons like a young John Hiatt or a post- Smiths Morrissey.

Fans of Thornton's underground new wave band Waves on Waves, which has been featured on the MTV Network Logo, might be surprised to learn of his extensive theatre background. Thornton holds a degree in theatre performance and has performed on the theatrical stage stateside and abroad.

With so much free time on the road, Thornton began sketching a semi autobiographical tale. "On tour, I had been reading a lot of David Sedaris and listening to old Sandra Bernhard concerts, so the brilliance of those two definitely influenced me."

"I began to experiment with my short stories at open mics. Every time, the audience would just light up. I knew I was onto something," said Thornton. "Eventually I had about an hour of material that was audience approved. I knew what was going to take it to the next level was original music, and that's when it really clicked."

This rites of passage tale presents itself bold and racy, and speaks loudly about sexuality and religion. "I made a concerted effort to make this story universal. And I approached the subject with respect. I never tell the audience how to feel." adds Thornton.

Sex, Dreams, and Self Control might challenge some audiences, but ultimately Thornton wants "to make them laugh, make them think, and move them."
STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT AND ADULT LANGUAGE.

For tickets visit the Buskirk Chumley Box Office or online at buskirkchumley.org.

Sex, Dreams & Self Control is a production of the BPP's Dark Alley Series.