Press Release: Stageplay "Journey This"

Los Angeles, CA — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from October 11 through November 11Cheray O’Neal’s one-woman playJourney This is partnering with American Cancer Society and Lyrical Hair to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, and patient services nationwide while providing a stellar theatrical experience at the Lounge Theaters, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038,
Opening Night, Friday, Oct 12 @8 PM, as well as, all evening performances start at 8 PM and there are two matinee performances at 2 pm on Sunday, the last performance is on November 11 at 7 PM.
 
Journey This, was written and performed by award winning writer and NAACP Image Award Nominee PerformerCheray O’Neal. Previews for the play begin on October 11 and the one-woman show will open to the public on October 12 with actress Erica Gimpel, Fame as host. Journey This is set for a five-week run, with additional performances through November.

Additionally, Journey This will feature celebrity hosts at each show including Erica GimpelFame; Angela LewisSnowfall; Karen Malina WhiteMalcolm & Eddie; Trisha Mann GrantCold Case; Jeryl PrescottThe Walking Dead; Michole WhiteThe QuadDonielle ArteseMother’s Day; PaSean Ashley Wilson,Gotham; Joyce GuyMoney Ball, among others.

Journey This is a solo dramedy that weaves the experiences of three generations of women into a tale of connections which reveals that the power of love, choice and forgiveness lies in your own hands. It’s a transcendent love letter to family and an exercise in breaking the generational curse of stoic womanhood. As a granddaughter searches her past to make sense of her present, she works to break family cycles and awaken the power of forgiveness. While traversing through time, O’Neal’s nine diverse characters, male and female ranging in ages six to eighty, are humorously excavated and powerfully brought to life.

Tickets can be purchased at cherayoneal.com

Most importantly, 10% of the ticket sales from the show's 5-week run will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Additionally, in partnership with Lyrical Hair , with every ticket sold, a new synthetic wig will be gifted to the American Cancer Society for women undergoing cancer treatment.

2018 PERFORMANCE DATES, TIMES & CELEBRITY HOSTS
Thurs. Oct 11th - 8pm Preview Night
Fri. Oct 12th - 8pm Opening Night- Erica Gimpel
Sat. Oct 13 - 8pm Karen Malina White
Sat. Oct 20 - 8pm Donielle Artese
Sun. Oct 21- 2pm Jeryl Prescott
Sat. Oct 27 - 8pm Michole White
Sun. Oct 28 - 2pm Trisha Mann White
Fri. Nov 2 - 8pm PaSean Ashley Wilson
Sat. Nov 3 - 8pm 
Sun. Nov 4 - 2pm Angela Lewis
Fri. Nov 9 - 8pm Joyce Guy
Sat. Nov 10 - 8pm
Sun. Nov 11 -7pm

About Journey This
Twice-nominated for the NAACP Theater Award, Journey This is directed by Marlene Forte(Fear of the Walking Dead, The Fosters), co-produced by Ray Ford (Don’t trust the B in Apt #23) , choreographed by Tovaris Wilson ( America’s Got Talent ), visual effects by Rick Alonso (Scandal ), with lighting by Brandon Baruch (The Temptation of St. Antony). To view and learn more about O’Neal’s work please visit: cherayoneal.com

About Cheray O'Neal
Hailing from New York, Cheray O’Neal’s credits cross a diverse spectrum from film to the stage. Not only is she a published author she can be seen in the highly acclaimed film H4, produced by Harry Lennix(Blacklist) and the Mark Pellington(Blindspot) directed documentary Honesty. She’s a proud member of the LAByrinth Theater Company of New York City, and is creator/co-writer of a 17-episode web-series (currently in pre-production) titled HOTmEsS with director Kimberly Greene Williams.
National campaigns for Direct TV, Ford, Sears, Walmart, Taco Bell, Hyundai, Cellar One and Bank of America. She’s equally proud to include activism in her repertoire, having traveled internationally to facilitate Born, her creative writing poetic theatre fundraising workshop for young girls. www.cherayoneal.com

About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has operated continuously in the Los Angeles- Central coast area for over 100 years with thousands of volunteers in every community. Its mission is to attack cancer from every angle and free the world from cancer through research, advocacy, funding, education and collaborative care intervention. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.cancer.org

About Lyrical Hair
Lyrical Hair Inc, one of the top manufacturers of Human and Synthetic Hair products in the world. Based in Qingdao China with offices in North America and Dubai, they strive to make the best for clients in both customer service and production value while giving back with quality and purpose. Contact GM Timothy Starks

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Edna Sims, ESP Public Relations

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