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Hello and welcome to the second edition of the newsletter from ORiGiN™ Theatrical.

Today we have a couple of new releases to tell you about... but first, just a reminder to those of you who haven't submitted their suggestions for the name of this newsletter to get a wriggle on and send them in. You've got a couple more weeks before the winner is announced.

Now onto the new releases – a couple of different shows for you: One involves aliens from outer space and the subject of the other might make you think you’ve seen aliens in outer space…

As an added bonus we're offering free perusal hire on either title when you quote the code ReeferPP or BrainPP!

REEFER MADNESS

1999 Theatre L.A. Ovation Awards
6 Awards including Best Musical (Smaller Theater)

1999 L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards
7 Awards including Best Production

1999 Backstage West Garland Awards 6 Awards including Best Production

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on an hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won't be able to resist the spoofy fun of REEFER MADNESS. The addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" and the Vegas-style "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy," featuring J.C. himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. This dynamic show will go straight to your head! REEFER MADNESS is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It contains adult humor, religious parody and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness. It therefore may be inappropriate for younger performers and audiences.

"REEFER MADNESS... is deliberately outlandish and silly. And that's what makes it so good... [the show includes] a dozen or so over-the-top and hilarious production numbers." Robert Dominguez, New York Daily News

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X takes place in the San Fernando Valley, California, U.S.A. during the summer, circa 1958.

A hilarious musical send-up of bad 50’s sci-fi movies, THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X tells the story of an alien invasion circa 1958. A Brain and its two alien cohorts arrive on Earth with a plan to take over the San Fernando Valley - starting with a happy nuclear family. It’s the first step on the road to their quest of taking over the entire planet and destroying the family unit. This rousing, toe-tapping musical features a dancing, singing brain ... what more could you want from a musical?

"Wildly Funny" The L.A. Times

"Deliciously silly and broad… catchy, clever and nervy" TalkinBroadway.com

"The Brain from Planet X is also a glorious salute to the great American musical, with the same satiric air and sexy style as The Producers and the same nostalgic feel as Little Shop of Horrors" Orange County Register 

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