Summer Orlando Presents: Hocus Pocus Live!!!

Hocus Pocus Live! will be presented on October 31th 2020 at Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill RD in Colchester. Showtimes: 6pm,8pm

Colchester, CT—Summer Orlando, CT’s Premier Theater Drag Entertainer and Illusionist, presents her full-length production Hocus Pocus Live!!! at Priam Vineyards this October. This 45-minute production is based on the popular Disney film Hocus Pocus, and includes some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the Halloween cult classic.

The 2 Performances of this Production will include the 45-minute production of Hocus Pocus Live!!! and a meet-n-greet with the Performers after the show. Advanced Online Ticket reservations are encouraged to guarantee Seating and availability.

When asked “Why Hocus Pocus?” Creator and director Summer Orlando said: “Hocus Pocus is a cult classic Disney phenomenon which is celebrating 27 years this year. It’s the go to Halloween movie for an entire generation, AND has a huge lgbtq+ following thanks to the divine Bette Midler; its campy and its fun. Add Drag Queens, sexy men, and a bit of magic to the mix and you got yourself the #1 Halloween show to see this year.”

“It’s a Sanderson sister takeover in CT—its sure to put a spell on you.” said Orlando.

Priam Vineyards 11 Shailor Hill Rd, Colchester CT 06415 TICKETS: Adults - $35 plus tax Youth- $15 plux tax Kids 12 and under FREE

Online tickets can be purchased at www.priamvineyards.com. Tickets may not be available at the door if the event sells out.

Featuring performances by Connecticut performance artists Summer Orlando, Barbra Joan Streetsand, and Paige Machnicz as the three Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary. This production’s cast also includes Johnny Gordon as Max Dennison, Jennifer Macpherson as Allison, Frizzie Borden as Dani Dennison, and Chazz Logue as Billy Butcherson

Featured performers:

Summer Orlando (Winifred Sanderson) is a 27 year old professional female Impersonator and CT's Premier Theater Drag Queen and illusionist. Known for her Broadway quality costumes showstopping performances, and her Live Singing, you can see her all over New Haven, Hartford, NYC, and everywhere in between. Summer is the first male actor to ever play the role of Dorothy in a licensed production of the Wizard of Oz in the World and her most notable work
is with her own Theatrical Production Company: Summer Orlando Productions. You can catch Summer touring throughout CT with her Drag stage shows, impersonating Judy Garland or at her monthly show The Cabernet Cabaret at Priam Vineyards. Summer likes long walks on the beach, show tunes and cheesecake. You can find out more about summer on her Website summerorlandoproductions.com
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Paige Machnicz (Sara Sanderson)- Paige is excited to be returning to Summer Orlando Productions for Hocus Pocus Live! She previously played Allison, and is excited to take on the role of Sara Sanderson! Some of her past roles include Sewfie the Seamstress at The North Pole Express, Swing in Spring Awakening (The Warner Theatre), The Nightingale in Once Upon A Mattress (East Haven Arts Commission), Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (Shoreline Actors Collective), Celia in As You Like It (Shoreline Actors Collective), and will be taking on the role of Whatsername in American Idiot (Square Foot Theatre) very soon! Paige is so happy to be back on the stage and joining a great group of performers!”

Barbra Joan Streetsand (Mary Sanderson) - Barbra Joan Streetsand a.k.a. Tony Di Pietro has been impersonating Barbra Streisand and other celebrities for almost 30 years winning regional awards. Their repertoire consists of live vocal impersonation of Barbra's songs from the 60's, through today, Lady Gaga, Pink Cher and Ann Wilson from Heart, along with writing parodies of hit songs. They are also no stranger to the musical stage, with 40 years of experience, having played Glinda in one production of Wizard of Oz and the Tin Woodsman in another. Credits also include Oliver, My Fair Lady, Babe in Arms, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and along with dramatic roles as well. They are looking very forward to playing Mary Sanderson in this production.

ABOUT THE SHOW
After moving to Salem, MA, teenager Max Dennison (Johnny Gordon) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Frizzie Borden ) and their new friend, Allison (Jennifer Macphearson). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson (Summer Orlando, Paige Machnicz,
and Barbra Joan Streetsand) who were tried and executed for witchcraft three hundred years in the past.

With the help of a lovable zombie and Winifred’s former love Billy (Chazz Logue), the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal before sunrise.

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