In this exclusive audio interview Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ talks with playwright and director Michael Gaucher about his hysterical new show “Dirty Secrets: A Golden Girls Lost Episode” a drag, musical parody that runs from October 5th to November 18th, 2018 at Club Café at 209 Columbus Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bitter Bitch Production is based on one of America’s favorite sitcoms with an updated twist. Blanche is being blackmailed and the girls will do anything to get the money to save their friend’s reputation. The dilemma is clear as Blanche attempts to escape public humiliation while Sophia confronts her fears of ending up back in Shady Pines. Come enjoy a perfect night out and find out how this is resolved in this hilarious tribute for anyone who loves The Golden Girls. The show stars Blake Siskavich as Dorothy, Joshua Roberts as Rose, Brooks Reeves as Blanche and Joey Lachimia as Sophia with fabulous original musical numbers written by Fresh Fruit alumni Peter Gaioni and Michael Gaucher. So grab your BFFs and get ready to revisit Blanche and the girls in this must-see drag, musical parody event. We talked to Michael about his inspiration for creating “Dirty Secrets: A Golden Girls Lost Episode” and his spin on our LGBTQ issues.
When asked what he would like to accomplish with this show Gaucher stated, “Make some people laugh, make some money. If anyone hasn’t been exposed to The Golden Girls help to that but really just to expand on a much loved institution.”
Michael Gaucher received an MA in writing from Emerson College. He’s the author of a collection of short stories entitled “Fresh Graves”, several blogs and a contributing writer to multiple periodicals including Boston Spirit Magazine. He was a principle writer and performer in the drag cabaret comedy troupe “Fresh Fruit” and initiated “Herring Cove Beach Theater” along with Abe Rybeck from The Theater Offensive. “Dirty Secrets: A Golden Girls Lost Episode” performances will be on select Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8P with select Sunday matinees at 1P from October 5th to November 18th, 2018 at Club Café in Boston, MA. There will also be cabaret-style table service for dinner/brunch and a show plus a 20% discount on food with your show ticket.
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Two things Michael spoke to in the interview are very important to remember. Silence in this political environment is our enemy; we must be proactive and speak out and secondly, believing in yourself is essential to get you through overcome obstacles. I agree.
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