Ray Buffer Entertains in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro

Jan. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Ray Buffer returns to I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change the crown jewel of downtown San Pedro, Warner Grand Theatre - for a limited run of 8 performances in a back-by-popular-demand series of command performances.

Ray is the Founder, Artistic and Managing Director of The Relevant Stage Theatre Company at Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California.

He is an actor, director, vocalist, composer, filmmaker and producer residing in San Pedro, CA. Ray spent most of his life in Florida, where he studied musical theatre and music, gaining his BFA before moving to Southern California in 1999.

He has worked for various professional theatres and entertainment attractions as an actor, director and stage manager.

Equity stage Credits include, Uncle Chris in "I Remember Mama," Jud Fry in "Oklahoma!," Tevye and Lazar Wolf in "Fiddler on the Roof," Bill Sikes in "Oliver!," Stanley Sanders in "Smoke On the Mountain," Lank Hawkins in "Crazy For You," and Fudge in "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," Directing credits include but are not limited to: "Noises Off!," "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Over There/Over Here," "Singing Jailbirds," "Urinetown The Musical," and "Pajama Game."

As an Equity stage manager of over 350 performances, he has worked with such greats as Phyllis Diller, Jayne Meadows and the late, Steve Allen.

Buffer was most recently seen at Warner Grand Theatre in Jason Robert Brown's, "The Last Five Years" as Jamie Wellerstein and in "The Christmas Carol" as Ebenezer Scrooge.

He is also a keyboardist and has composed music for the film, Dangerous Perspectives and for the theatre productions, Parade of Fairytales and Coffee & Cabaret.  He is currently collaborating with composer award-winning Robert Gross in creating a new musical titled, "The One & Only."

He has appeared on various television shows and in films, such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Hulk, Surviving Christmas and She Spies and Eyes, to name a few. In 2004, Ray produced the documentary film Rats & Bullies: The Dawn Marie Wesley Story

He has also worked in Marketing and Development for non-profit theatres such as Spotlite Players, Boca Raton Theatre Guild, Jan McArt's Royal Palm Dinner Theatre and The Laguna Playhouse. Ray also served as General Manager for the Long Beach Opera. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Modjeska Playhouse in Mission Viejo, CA.

He is the Chorus Master for a series of concerts called Christmas with the Mantovani Orchestra and Singers, and performs with Variety Artists Group's The Caroling Company.  He recently performed in a series of acapella arrangements and videos for Cherytree Records/Universal Studios.

He continues to travel to schools and cinemas through R&R Media Production's Filmmaker Appearance Series. This program, which includes a post screening discussion with the filmmakers, brings the documentary about bullying and suicide, - Rats & Bullies: The Dawn-Marie Wesley Story to students, parents and teachers at schools and youth groups around the world.

“Back in this lovesick mess I dive, back in this reckless joy I thrive, I hereby concede what I need to survive is to look at you and say: I Love You, I Love You, You’re Perfect, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”  - lyrics from the Epilogue

You’ve seen the musicals about felines, cross-dressing nuns, teapots and candlesticks, old French flags, helicopters, flying pigs, singing murderesses, falling chandeliers, and lousy navigation through an ice field. Now, at long last, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change exposes everything you’ve secretly thought about dating, mating, and romance but were afraid to admit. The Relevant Stage’s production of this hit musical will take you on a joyride through the jungle of the modern-day suburban mating game.

This laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs is often described as "Seinfeld set to music". It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous. Five actors (Daina Bowler, Paul Rorie, Kenneth Taylor, Kristin Towers-Rowles and Melissa Villasenor) join Ray Buffer on the stage to play over forty roles scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships.

The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak and everything in the relationship process has never been so entertaining - and is accompanied by remarkable musicians. Jeanette-Louise Yaryan provides the piano accompaniment and music direction and Adrian Wong, collaborates with her on the viola in the musical revue directed by Richard Taylor.

The hilarious off-Broadway show include songs with titles like "A Stud and a Babe" and "Single Man Drought." Variety calls the production: "Smartly conceived...(with) catchy tunes and witty lyrics." Other vocal selections include: "Always a Bridesmaid", "The Baby Song", "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", "I Will Be Loved Tonight", "Marriage Tango (I'm Married...and I'm Going To Have Sex)",  and "Shouldn't I Be Less in Love with You?"  

Songs like, "Tear Jerk", "Highway of Love" and "I Can Live with That" prominently feature the talents of Buffer.  Returning audiences will see some familiarity, but also many new interpretations and performances by a mostly new cast.

Shows fall on 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/26. Come celebrate love and relationships - a great night out! The show plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm. There is a bonus show on Valentines Day following the 2:30 matinee, at 7PM!

Tickets ($5-$50) and information are available at Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop, Williams' Book Store, Off The Vine, and the Corner Store. Student/senior discounts available. More info: (310) 929-8129

Wine Lovers reception available prior to the performance across the street from the theatre at Off the Vine for $30. Call (310) 831-1551 Dinner Theatre Package with a fine two course meal, at Whale & Ale British Restaurant, Ports O Call, 7th Street Chophouse and 6th Street Bistro $50.

Call Brown Paper Tickets: 1-800-838-3006

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TRS' 3rd Exciting Season / 2010

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (The Movie) 1988 [PG]
June 2 Warner On Wednesday | Special Feature
(The Musical – Live)
June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

(WOW) Warner On Wednesdays Film Festival
15 Wednesdays: 5/26 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/1

The One & Only - A Staged Reading of a New Musical
Thursday, July 1 (First Thursday)
San Pedro Anthology | TRS Youthorizons
Sunday, August 1 at 2PM and 5PM

Forever Plaid
August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

6th Street Burlesque
September 17 & 18

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (The Movie) 1954 [G]
November 3 Warner On Wednesday | Special Feature
(The Musical – Live)
November 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21

A Christmas Carol (The Movie) 2009 – Disney [PG]
Dec 15 Warner On Wednesday | Special Feature
(Live)
12/21, 12/ 22, 12/23, 12/24, 12/26, 12/27