Inspired by Gen Silent, a 2010 documentary about LGBT seniors, Silver Foxes is described as a gay version of "The Golden Girls." Benny and Chuck, two older gay men, rescue their dear friend Cecil from a homophobic senior living facility and bring him to live with them in Palm Springs.
More information on SILVER FOXES is coming soon!
Check out this article at Broadwayworld.com on the star-studded reading of the show:
"Sing Out, Louise! Productions will hold an industry-only streamed reading of Silver Foxes, an original play written by television stalwarts Stan Zimmerman and James Berg ("The Golden Girls," "Roseanne," "Gilmore Girls") starring George Takei ("Star Trek," Broadway's Allegiance), Daniel Davis ("The Nanny," the recent Broadway revival of Noises Off), Jim J. Bullock ("Too Close for Comfort," "Alf"), Garrett Clayton (Hairspray Live, television's "The Fosters"), and Daniele Gaither (MadTV). The cast will be directed by television and Broadway star Michael Urie..." [READ MORE]
Authors
Stan Zimmerman has been preparing for a career in entertainment since the age of 10, when he created his very own television network in his bedroom (counter programming, t.v. grid, advertising, you name it) in Southfield, Michigan. He even penned a monthly TV column for his junior high school newspaper.
After attending Cranbrook Summer Theatre School for five seasons and Hampton Playhouse for two, Stan headed to New York to get his BFA at NYU/Circle-in-the-Square drama program. He appeared on Broadway dancing behind Rudolph Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet in... [FULL BIO]
James Berg is an American television producer and writer. He has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne and Gilmore Girls and the 1996 feature film A Very Brady Sequel. He has frequently collaborated with fellow producer... [FULL BIO]
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