Curious about how we’re getting press for the show? It all starts with a press release. If you need a press release, feel free to follow this format. Here’s what we’ve been sending out:
Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2013)
Writer/Producer/Actress Jean Franzblau unveils the 2014 World Premiere of her sexy play featuring themes of erotic curiosity and empowerment. Based on her own experience of discovery after a painful breakup, the story tracks Franzblau as she gives herself permission to experiment sexually. “It started me on a journey that I just couldn’t stop writing about,” she explains.
When Franzblau learned that there were S&M dungeons in Los Angeles where she lived, she decided to visit one. She was shocked to realize that she had secret desires that only S&M could quench. Franzblau has since come out to family and friends which inspired the show’s title, Coming Out Kinky – A Grown Up Story.
Franzblau collaborated with Director Karen Aschenbach for eighteen months to get the show performance ready. Now they’ve launched a campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise funds for the World Premier. “So far I’ve invested about $12,000 in developing the show,” says Franzblau. “Once the rest of the funding is in place, I’ll pull the trigger and schedule it.”
So far the show has raised over $7,000. For more information and to support the show, go to KinkyJean.com.
Franzblau has been featured on two radio shows:
Julie Orlov’s Pathway to Love (click 11/10 Coming Out Kinky)
Andie Lyon’s Loving and Lasting
A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the new non-profit organization, Sex-Positive World.org. “Sex-positive” is a philosophy of sexuality that emphasizes safety, mutual respect, communication and consent. It also acknowledges and celebrates sexual diversity – the idea that there are many ways to express sexuality. Sex-Positive World.org supports the philosophy that sexuality is a natural, healthy and essential part of life.
Franzblau was surprised that her show has attracted interest from the education and psychology communities. She has been invited to use her show as a presentation for psychology students as part of their human sexuality studies. She’s also been asked to collaborate with a sex therapist to create a class for continuing education for seasoned therapists.
“Ms. Franzblau tells her story of challenging oppressive sexual norms, discovering a true authentic sexual identity, and finding out what it means to be sexually empowered.”
Hernando Chaves – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctor of Human Sexuality
About Jean Franzblau: Over thirteen years ago, Jean debuted her YouTube film, Internet Dating as a writer/producer and lead actress. With film festival screenings and pitch meetings under her belt, Jean has produced thirty-three more videos along with the preview theatrical production of Coming Out Kinky. Jean is a blogger and corporate professional.
About Karen Aschenbach: Karen has worked across multiple disciplines as a writer, director, actor and producer. Of her many Los Angeles productions, her favorites include the solo show Ripe, which was enthusiastically mentioned by the LA Times last year and Mrs. Cage, an LA Times Critics Choice. Karen works with performing artists one-on-one and in her Crafting Your Craft™ Seminars. Her methods help artists discover meaning and focus so they can get their work done.
About Coming Out Kinky: Franzblau carries the solo show – which has over twenty characters – with only two props. She uses dance and movement to tell the story. “I’m glad the show is easy to stage and therefore easy to take on the road,” says Franzblau. “I want to share its sex-positive message with as many people as will benefit from it.”