The Deep Throat Sex Scandal
{{short description|American play}}
{{more citations needed|date=May 2010}}
{{Infobox play
|name=The Deep Throat Sex Scandal
|image=Deep Throat Sex Scandal poster.gif
|alt=film poster with apparently nude woman in sitting position, legs crossed, nothing exposed
|caption=Poster used to advertise the original Off-Broadway (2010) and Los Angeles (2013) runs of The Deep Throat Sex Scandal
|writer=David Bertolino
|premiere=May 10, 2010
|place=Bleecker Street Theater
|genre=Romantic comedy, drama
}}
The Deep Throat Sex Scandal is an American play by David Bertolino. It follows the life and career of Harry Reems as he enters the pornography industry, eventually filming Deep Throat opposite Linda Lovelace, and its resultant infamy and obscenity trial in Memphis, Tennessee.
The play originally was produced Off-Broadway at the 45 Bleecker Street theatre.[http://www.lortel.org/LLA_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&title=The%20Deep%20Throat%20Sex%20Scandal "Lortel Archives--The Internet Off-Broadway Database"] Accessed July 26, 2013. Previews began September 17, 2010 with Malcolm Madera as Reems and Lori Gardner as Lovelace for director Jerry Douglas. Bertolino also served as producer. Additional cast members include Graham Stuart Allen, Frank Blocker, Stephen Hope, John-Charles Kelly, Rita Rehn and Zach Wegner.
Production Stage Manager: Ernie Fimbres, Assistant Stage Manager: Jeremy Neal, Set Design: Josh Iacovelli, Wardrobe: Jeffrey Wallach, Lighting Design: Graham Kindred, Sound Design: Phillip Rudy.
It opened October 10, 2010, and abruptly closed two days later following a dispute with the venue's landlord.{{Cite web|url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/153920/deep-throat-sex-scandal-forced-to-close-due-to-legal-dispute/|title=Deep Throat Sex Scandal Forced to Close Due to Legal Dispute|publisher=Broadway.com|date=14 October 2010}}{{Cite web|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/a-theater-is-shuttered-and-the-shows-wont-go-on/|title=A Theater is Shuttered and the Shows Won't Go On|publisher=New York Times Arts Beat|date=14 October 2010}}
Los Angeles production (2013)
Bertolino transferred the production to Los Angeles in 2013.{{Cite web|url=http://studiocity.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/resurrecting-the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-for-the-west-coast/|title=Resurrecting 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal' for the West Coast|publisher=Studio City Patch|date=13 January 2013}} Following one week of previews, it opened on January 31, 2013, and ran through April 14. Douglas returned to direct. Blocker was the only cast member to reprise his roles from the New York production. Marc Ginsburg and Natasha Charles Parker were cast as Reems and Lovelace, respectively, joining Brett Aune, Michael Rachlis, Bart Tangredi and Alec Tomkiw. Frank Blocker reprised his role as DA Larry Parrish, the only original cast member from the New York production. Adult-film actors Herschel Savage{{Cite web|url=http://www.lastagetimes.com/2013/01/baring-it-all-to-play-sex-scandal-stars/|title=Baring it All to Play Sex Scandal Stars|publisher=LA Stage Times|date=30 January 2013}} and Veronica Hart{{Cite web|url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/166829/veronica-hart-goes-deep-broadway-stars-head-south-to-camelot-more-cross-country-highlights/|title=Veronica Hart Goes Deep|publisher=Broadway World|date=23 January 2013}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lastagetimes.com/2013/01/baring-it-all-to-play-sex-scandal-stars/|title=Baring it All to Play Sex Scandal Stars|publisher=LA Stage Times|date=30 January 2013}} joined to generate additional interest among porn fans; Bertolino also arranged for a recurring series of celebrity cameos: Sally Kirkland,{{Cite web|url=http://studiocity.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/resurrecting-the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-for-the-west-coast/|title=Resurrecting 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal' for the West Coast|publisher=Studio City Patch|date=13 January 2013}} Bruce Vilanch,{{Cite web|url=http://studiocity.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/resurrecting-the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-for-the-west-coast/|title=Resurrecting 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal' for the West Coast|publisher=Studio City Patch|date=13 January 2013}} Christopher Knight{{Cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Review-The-Deep-Throat-Sex-Scandal-UPDATED-506416.html/|title=Review: The Deep Throat Sex Scandal—UPDATED|publisher=AVN.com|date=1 April 2013}} and adult actors Nina Hartley,{{Cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Review-The-Deep-Throat-Sex-Scandal-UPDATED-506416.html/|title=Review: The Deep Throat Sex Scandal—UPDATED|publisher=AVN.com|date=1 April 2013}} Hyapatia Lee,{{Cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Missed-The-Deep-Throat-Sex-Scandal-It-s-Being-Held-Over-506944.html/|title=Missed 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal'? It's Being Held Over!|publisher=AVN.com|date=20 February 2013}} Jasmin St. Claire, Rebecca Bardoux{{Cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Missed-The-Deep-Throat-Sex-Scandal-It-s-Being-Held-Over-506944.html/|title=Missed 'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal'? It's Being Held Over!|publisher=AVN.com|date=20 February 2013}} William Margold, and Alana Evans are among those who appeared during the show's run.
Reems died during the Los Angeles run of The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, and his passing was noted by the production.{{Cite web|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Harry-Reems-Memorial-Brings-Out-the-Legends-of-XXX-510382.html/|title=Harry Reems Memorial Brings Out the Legends of XXX|publisher=AVN.com|date=25 March 2013}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/160899/|title=Harry Reems Memorial Gathering Set for Saturday in L.A.|publisher=XBIZ.com|date=21 March 2013}}
The Los Angeles production received a 75-percent "bittersweet" rating from an aggregate of 12 reviews on Bitter Lemons.[http://losangeles.bitter-lemons.com/2013/02/05/the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-67-bittersweet/ "The Deep Throat Sex Scandal"] Accessed July 26, 2013.
Movie version (2013-)
Following the closure of the Los Angeles production, Bertolino announced his intentions to produce a movie version of his play through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. At the campaign's conclusion, he had raised more than $25,000, meeting his original goals.[http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-movie--13/ "THE DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL MOVIE"] Accessed July 31, 2013.
References
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External links
- [http://www.deepthroattheplay.com/ Official website]
- [http://losangeles.bitter-lemons.com/2013/02/05/the-deep-throat-sex-scandal-67-bittersweet/ The Deep Throat Sex Scandal at Bitter Lemons Los Angeles]
- {{iobdb title|5121}}
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