SPERMALOT: The Musical (2009)
An original musical by CHANGE and The Comedy Co-Operative
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They’ve got Ova surrounded … center: Amy Burgmaier (Ova Eggevere Benedict). clockwise from top: Kyle Phillips (Sperm Belvedere), Darit Phoung Brown (King Arthur of Spermatagonia), Josh Rinderknecht (Sperm Lancelot), Larry Mahlstedt (Sperm Lionel), David Brooks (Sperm Expendable) (click on image for hi-res version suitable for media) |
Coming July 16-18: Des Moines Performances!
Azalea Ballroom
Historical Hotel Kirkwood
400 Walnut St, Des Moines
Proceeds from all performances in Des Moines go directly to offset travel expenses to Minnesota and New York for our Iowa cast and crew.
Every person attending SPERMALOT in Des Moines receives a free condom courtesy of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa.
Special Performance Thursday, July 16 @ 8 pm
Hosted by Steve Berry
Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 7 pm
Talkback with cast and creators after the show
$50 suggested donation per person - seating is limited
now through PayPal.com
Friday, July 17 & Saturday July 18 @ 7:30 pm - doors open @ 7 pm
Public performances - $15 per ticket
ticket(s) reservation through PayPal.com
ticket(s) reservation through PayPal.com
| Ova and Lady of the Labia face off … left - Amy Burgmaier (Ova Eggevere Benedict), right Anita Holland (Lady of the Labia) (click on image for hi-res version suitable for media) |
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Please support our sperm
Here’s your chance to help us! Please donate to CHANGE to offset our costs for the show. We’ll be showcasing Iowa artists to audiences from all over the country and the world in Minneapolis and New York. Your contribution helps us to support the actors while they are performing away from home.
We also have a limited number of Spermalot T-shirts. You can purchase one for $15 by emailing us at tfac@theaterforachange.com and inquiring about which sizes are available in which style.
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| That’s one hueva caliente! Amy Burgmaier (Ova Eggevere Benedict) (click on image for hi-res version suitable for media) |
Coming now …
Review of SPERMALOT Songs
SPERMALOT promo video
(footage from 2007 Iowa Fringe Festival)
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Our spunky little swimmers are searching for the Holy Egg … or … The British are coming, the British are coming (ahhhh)!
The multimedia puppet musical from Iowa takes a prolific and pompous poke at American sexuality and human reproduction as a parody of the Knights of the Round Table.
The Lady of the Labia sends Sperm Arthur, King of Spermatogonia, and his Sperm Knights on their quest to create a union with the most holiest of holy grails - the Ovum, the fount of the future.
Along the way, the Sperm Knights overcome obstacles beset in their way, including: surfing through the seminal tsunami, making the leap of faith from prepuce to purpose, and brothers battling brothers. Once on the other side, they must crusade against Green Knight Chlamydia, Red Knight Aunt Flo and Black (Jedi) Knight SamJack. Before their quest is complete they must pass the final test of the over-protective Cervix, of which there can be only one triumphant.
Think of it as “Avenue Q” meets “Camelot” meets Sex-Ed Class.
Is it a bit sophomoric? Sure!
Is it a bit offensive? It’s a bit more than a bit!
Is it funny? Funny? Be prepared to wet your panties!
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Onward for Ovulation! left-to-right: David Brooks (Sperm Expendable), Larry Mahlstedt (Sperm Lionel), Darit Phoung Brown (King Arthur of Spermatagonia), Josh Rinderknecht (Sperm Lancelot), Kyle Phillips (Sperm Belvedere) (click on image for hi-res version suitable for media) |
SPERMALOT cast & crew
| Arthur, King of Spermatagonia | Darit Phoung Brown Δ |
| Sperm Lancelot, the Brave | Josh Rinderknecht Δ |
| Sperm Lionel, the Queer | Larry Mahlstedt |
| Sperm Beefeater, the Inebriated | Kyle Phillips |
| Sperm Expendable, the Dim | David Brooks |
| Ova Eggevere, The Holy Egg | Amy Burgmaier |
| Lady of the Labia | Anita Holland Δ |
| The Turd Monster | Itself |
| Little Man in the Boat | Chandra Hooks |
| Aunt Flo, The Red Knight | Larry Mahlstedt |
| SamJack, The Black Knight | DM & MN: Chandra Hooks NY: Hiawatha Rutland |
| Chlamydia, The Green Knight | Chandra Hooks |
| Cervix, Guardian of the Ovum | Anita Holland Δ |
| Directors | David Brooks Thatcher Williams |
| Puppet Master | Morgan Beary |
| Costumes | Karen Swanson |
| New York Driver & Tech | David Oddy |
“Δ” denotes CHANGE CO-OPERATIVE debut
| Lady of the Labia sending the knights out on their quest … center: Anita Holland (Lady of the Labia). clockwise from top-left: Darit Phoung Brown (King Arthur of Spermatagonia), Josh Rinderknecht (Sperm Lancelot), Larry Mahlstedt (Sperm Lionel), Kyle Phillips (Sperm Belvedere), David Brooks (Sperm Expendable) (click on image for hi-res version suitable for media) |
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| 2009 Minnesota Fringe Festival July 30 - August 9, 2009 |
2009 New York International Fringe Festival a production of The Present Company August 14 - August 30, 2009 |
Ritz Theater 345 13th Ave, NE Minneapolis, MN (Google Map)  Fri, Jul 31 @ 8:30 pm “The First Date” Sat, Aug 1 @ 10 pm “The Booty Call” Thu, Aug 6 @ 8:30 pm “The Friends w/Benefits” Fri, Aug 7 @ 4 pm “The Afternoon Delight” Sat, Aug 8 @ 1 pm “The Nooner” |
(FringeNYC venue #2) Flamboyán Theatre Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center 107 Suffolk St New York, NY (Google Map)  Exact dates, times TBA |
Reminder: SPERMALOT: The Musical has no connection to Monty Python’s Spamalot.
