Shadowbox Cabaret is at it again with another installment of its popular show “Sex at the Box,” a comedic look at an often troublesome subject for many people — relationships.
“We’re really looking forward to taking the audience on a theatrical roller coaster,” said Katy Psenicka, spokeswoman for Shadowbox. She is also a performer in the show.
“Sex at the Box” is a high-energy mix of original comedy sketches, theatrical shorts and rock ‘n’ roll music, Psenicka said. Guests may attend a show where they will be able to eat, drink and enjoy an evening of live entertainment.
Every detail contributes to the show. Even all the ushers and servers are performers, so one can really anticipate what is going to happen next.
“The elements of the show are a lot of fun,” Psenicka said.
Pamela Callahan, a three-year veteran of Shadowbox, said the audience should be prepared for a show to remember.
“All of the material is brand new with the exception of one play,” Callahan said.
The show consists of two one-act plays followed by comedy sketches which range from sex education to sexual innuendoes.
The first play, “The Problem” by A.R. Gurney, is a remake of a play the Cabaret performed in 1995. The play takes a look into the relationship troubles between a man and his wife.
Callahan said one interesting portion of the show can be found during the second play, “Women in Heat” by Rich Orloff.
“One highlight I can think of is that there will be girls in bikinis in ‘Women in Heat.’ I am actually in that sketch,” she said. “We also have a very funny appearance by a great Anna Nicole Smith impersonator.”
Callahan also said the music for this particular show is one of the most outstanding features.
The house band, BillWho?, which plays all of the music for the Shadowbox shows, has put together a number of tunes which Callahan said will be “a blast from the past for a lot of people.”
The band’s repertoire includes covers such as “Desire” by U2, “What a Man” by Salt ‘n Pepa and “Love the One You’re With” by Boston, along with songs from Van Halen and Nine Inch Nails. The band will also play “Pussy Control” by Prince paired with choreography by Psenicka.
Callahan said the entire crew makes suggestions for what songs they think would be good for a show. The song suggestions are taken three months in advance, and the songs are picked through process of elimination.
“Sex at the Box” opens tonight at the Easton Town Center at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
The show will run Wednesdays through Saturdays until March 22. Tickets are $20 for the Wednesday and Thursday shows, and $25 for the 8 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday.
There is an additional 11 p.m. show on Saturdays. A $10 student discount is available for students who present a valid student ID.
