Jersey City, New Jersey Feb 16, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - The Lady Yang, a new web series starring Amy Stiller, will “drop” (premiere) on YouTube throughout April 2020, in honor of “Gaypril,” a spring celebration of the LGBT community. In doing so, this laugh-filled who-done entertains and raises consciousness. The series—about potential heiresses of a faded drag empire—is a Best Version of Yourself Production. It was written and directed by Brad Forenza and produced in association with Brian Dashew.
As Forenza notes, “I wanted to write something that celebrates the genuine art of drag, as well as drag’s common intersection with farce and satire. And once the writing started going down those stylistic rabbit holes, it naturally paid equal homage to horror, sleuth, and suspense.”
The sturdy and colorful ensemble is capably led by veteran actress Amy Stiller, who was attracted to the series for its aesthetic. “The Lady Yang is an unabashedly bold project,” she says, “But like the best kinds of camp, the world Brad has created is truthful unto itself.”
Cast member Russell Saylor, who plays Yang’s protégé, adds that, “The Lady Yang is a world that proudly fractures the confines of genre, gender, and drag, giving the actors and viewers alike the opportunity to expand, imagine, and create.” Vincent Veloso, who plays Yang’s club manager, observes that “Everyone involved put together a must-watch production, not to be missed.” Transgender actress Fran Sisco, who plays Yang’s confidential secretary, says part of the project’s appeal is its “Fine bunch of actors with impeccable timing.” Additional cast members include Terry Lee King (who plays Yang’s former lover) and Tom Paolino (who plays her spiritual advisor).
But which of their characters killed Lady Yang, and who will inherit Yang’s empire? To solve the mystery, look for The Lady Yang in April 2020, in honor of “Gaypril.” In the interim, watch the trailer here
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