Sex In Seattle : Press Info.

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Kathy Hsieh
206-323-9443
pr@sis-productions.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Through April 30, 2011

SIS Productions presents the Premiere of
Sex in Seattle 19: The One That Got Away
April 1 - 30, 2011

SIS Productions celebrates its 10th Anniversary with its penultimate episode! Sex in Seattle 19: The One That Got Away premieres at Richard Hugo House (1634 11th Ave., North of Pine St. on Seattle's Capitol Hill). The show runs April 1 - 30, 2011, playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets for the 8pm shows are $15 for general admission, $12 for students/seniors/actors. Tickets for the 10pm shows are $10 for general admission, $6 for students/seniors/actors. Group rates are also available. Call (206) 323-9443 or email tickets@sis-productions.org. for reservations and information or see our website at www.sexinseattle.org. Advance tickets may be purchased at Brown Paper
Tickets ~ call 1-800-838-3006 or go to their website at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Sex in Seattle is back! SIS Productions celebrates its 10th Anniversary with its penultimate episode! Tess, Chloe, Elizabeth and Jenna have finally found true love. Or have they? Thoughts of the one that got away can interfere with even the happiest of relationships. And how can reality ever compete with the person of one's dreams? Newcomers and long-time fans will want to catch Sex in Seattle before it goes away! Don't miss the country's longest-running quirky romantic comedy about contemporary Asian American women, their lives and their loves.

Audiences over the past 18 episodes have shared the following accolades: "Funny as hell!" * "Wow ~ very funny & different!" * "LOVED IT!!!" * "I was totally blown away. It was certainly the best show I've seen all year." * "Thanks for making my visit to Seattle worth every cent" (Denver resident) * "This episode showed great depth, yet was even funnier than ever!" * "The script was so original, funny, and creative - our stomachs started hurting because we were laughing so hard." * "This
is the best thing I've seen in Seattle!" * "We just love SIS and every one seems to get better and better!" * "They're so addicting!" * "cute and clever" * "We really liked the use of video...they were awesome!"

Rated "PG-16" for sexual innuendo and saucy situations.

Sex in Seattle 19: The One That Got Away is written by Kathy Hsieh, directed by Miko Premo and produced by Lorna Chin, Kathy Hsieh, Miko Premo & Roger Tang with support from Lisa Marie Nakamura. Featuring: Leilani Berinobis, Henry Drew, Tom Falcone, Gordon Hendrickson, Kathy Hsieh, Chau Luu or Miko Premo, May Nguyen, Caleb Slavins and Moses Yim!

SIS Productions is a production company that strives to create, develop and produce quality works that involve Asian American women, their themes, and Asian American issues. SIS Productions encourages opportunities and support for Asian American women to be involved in all aspects of the production of artistic endeavors.

Sex in Seattle is a dynamic, groundbreaking episodic theatre show that aims to:
• Portray contemporary Asian Americans in a truer light, reflecting our diversity and uniqueness of being both Asians and Americans.
• Believably address and explore the issues of womanhood ~ sexuality, struggles, identity, relationships, perceptions, and more, using humor and drama.

Special Events:

SIS Productions is excited to announce some very special events that will take place during the run of Sex in Seattle 19: The One That Got Away.

OPENING NIGHT GALA:
Join the Sex in Seattle Cast for a gala reception and opening night party after the 8:00pm performance and before the 10pm performance on Friday, April 1. Admission to the gala is free with an opening night ticket to the show.

Sex in Seattle Q & A's:
Plan for them on Fridays (April 8, 15, 22 and 29) between the 8:00 pm and the 10:00 pm performances for a lively chat with the cast on
the dynamics of race when it comes to dating! Ask the questions you've always wanted to ask!

Special thanks to the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and 4Culture King County Lodging Tax for their support of our 2011 season.

FACTS:

WHO: SIS Productions

WHAT: Sex in Seattle 19: The One That Got Away

WHEN: April 1 - 30, 2011
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm AND 10pm

WHERE: Richard Hugo House
1634 11th Avenue (11th Avenue, off of Pine Street on Seattle’s Capitol Hill)

TICKETS: 8 pm Performances:
General Admission: $15 | Student/Senior/Actor: $12
10 pm Performances:
General Admission: $10 | Student/Senior/Actor: $6
Advance tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets ~
1-800-838-3006
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
Seating is limited ~ reservations or advance tickets are strongly encouraged
206-323-9443 | tickets@sis-productions.org
Group rates are available ~
206-323-9443 | tickets@sis-productions.org

INFO: SIS Productions: 206-323-9443
sis@sis-productions.org
www.sis-productions.org | www.sexinseattle.org

CONCEIVED BY: Kathy Hsieh & Moi with a little help from Daniel Arreola
CREATED BY: Kathy Hsieh, Serin Ngai & Amy Waschke
WRITTEN BY: Kathy Hsieh
DIRECTED BY: Miko Premo

FEATURING: Leilani Berinobis
Henry Drew
Tom Falcone
Gordon Hendrickson
Kathy Hsieh
Chau Luu or Miko Premo
May Nguyen
Caleb Slavins
Moses Yim

STAGE MANAGER: Marilyn Gonzalez
SCENIC COORDINATOR: Courtland Premo
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Wendy Hammatt
SOUND/MEDIA DESIGNER: Roger Tang
PROPERTIES DESIGNER: Lisa Marie Nakamura
VIDEO & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHER: Rick Wong
THEME SONG COMPOSER: Nathan Wade Anderson
TITLE SONG COMPOSER: Greg Fulton
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Wendy Polidori
PRODUCERS: Lorna Chin
Kathy Hsieh
Miko Premo
Roger Tang
ASSISTANT PRODUCERS: Lisa Marie Nakamura

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