Last June, one of the highlights of The Ringwald Theatre’s Gay Play Series was a one-night only performance of Ronnie Larsen’s infamous comedy, “Making Porn.” Always ready to give the people what they want, The Ringwald gang is back with a full production that opens this weekend.
As you may have guessed from the play’s title – or by the mention of the notorious author’s name – this is the sort of outrageous, eyebrow-raising comedy that The Ringwald knows how to deliver.
“Making Porn” is set in San Francisco in the early 1980s and focuses on the lives of six people involved in the gay pornography industry. Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor is hired by gay porn producer, Arthur Mack, to star in his newest movie. Included in the film’s cast are Ray Tanner, a jaded porn star of 70 films and a bright, young new-comer named Ricky. Complications arise when Jack’s wife, Linda, finds out about her husband’s new career and Arthur's partner, Jamie, falls in love with one of the actors.
“Making Porn” became an off-Broadway favorite in the mid ‘90s, staring actual gay porn stars in one of those crazy life-imitates-art moments. It played over 500 performances at The Actors’ Playhouse in Greenwich Village and has since had runs in most major U.S. cities and enjoyed several international productions. Ringwald artistic director Joe Bailey has appeared in hundreds of “Making Porn” performances around the country and, in addition to directing this production, will be reprising his role as Arthur.
Joining Joe Bailey in the cast will be Richard Payton as Jamie, Bailey Boudreau as Ricky, Lisa Melinn as Linda, and Dan Morrison as Ray. And making his Ringwald debut is Brenton Herwat as Jack.
“Making Porn” will run February 22 through March 18, 2013 at The Ringwald Theatre, located at 22742 Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale. Tickets are currently available at the theatre’s website or at the theatre box office, which opens 45 minutes before performances. The show contains nudity and adult situations, so unless you’re 18, don’t even think about trying to get in. Shows time is 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday nights. There will be no Sunday matinees. Tickets are $20 Friday and Saturday, and half-off for Monday shows.
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