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Jrw Press / Immediate Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE JRW GROUP ENTERTAINMENT & THE FOX THEATRE, CENTRALIA SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT BETHANY OWEN “THE WOMAN OF 1001 VOICES AND FACES” Brings her one-woman voice impressions show back to the historic Centralia FOX Theatre as part of her Pacific NW tour. “Bethany does my voice better than I do my own” – DOLLY PARTON WHAT: Las Vegas headline and singing voice impressionist, BETHANY OWEN is set to make a return stop in Centralia, WA after four years a One Night Only event during her Pacific NW tour to present a few new faces and voices in her latest theatrical stage show for 2013 titled “ONE VOICE” at the historic FOX Theatre, Centralia. WHEN: Friday, May 24th Evening Show 8 PM WHERE: Centralia FOX Theatre, 123 South Tower Ave, Centralia WA TICKETS: General $25 / VIP Table & Loge Seating $50 TICKET & VENUE INFORMATION: Tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/381234 Ticket Outlets: Holley’s Place, HUBBUB, Santa Lucia, Debbie’s Boutique and Book ‘n’ Brush Scott White (360) 880-8053 Email: [email protected] Los Angeles, CA – Celebrity Voice Impressionist, Bethany Owen, known nationally as the “Woman of a 1001 Voices and Faces” returns to Centralia, WA. Multitalented impressionist Bethany Owen makes a stop on her Pacific NW tour to return to the Fox Theater in downtown Centralia on Friday night May 24th to kick-off the Memorial Day weekend celebrations. Owen embodies some of the most famous women in history in “One Voice”, her unique and value-packed one-woman show. Owen uncannily captures the voice, look, and mannerisms of some of the biggest female stars from the world of music, film, television, and comedy. The incredibly talented star makes dozens of costume changes over the course of her intimate 90 minute show as she embodies classic and contemporary musical icons such as Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Macy Gray, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald, and, screen legends like Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, hilarious comediennes like Joan Rivers and Minnie Pearl, whacky reality stars like Sharon Osborne to Political characters like Sarah Palin, Hilary Clinton, and countless others. It's not that Owen perfectly mimics the voices of the famous ladies she impersonates but she becomes them as well, taking on their mannerisms and body language, wearing the costumes that made them famous, and recreating the special charisma that made them iconic stars in the first place. Your jaw will be on the floor as you witness one woman effortlessly step into the roles of dozens of your favorite contemporary and classic female stars. Owen, also known as the ‘Woman of 1001 Voices and Faces” is also known by her peers as the hardest working woman on stage by combining her singing, dancing, and comedic chops into one exciting show like no other. “One Voice” Starring Bethany Owen coming to the Centralia FOX Theater is tribute show experience in which one extremely talented performer stunningly embodies some of the greatest female stars from the world of entertainment. Owen's impressions are so vivid and true to their sources that you'll swear you're witnessing all of the real icons on stage in a loving yet hilarious and musical experience for all. ALL ABOUT BETHANY: Bethany Owen is a rare and unique blend of talent to the world of voice impressionists, as most headlining voice impressionists working in this area today are men, so the sheer fact that Owen is a FEMALE and a working professional in the industry today is a commentary to her extraordinary talent alone. Then add in the fact that she has over 500 voices in her roster to choose from and mixed with her incredible talent to mimic the human voice, makes her one of the leading voice impressionists working in the industry today. Owen’s career has taken her to every platform of the industry including such areas as print, live stage, television and film work from L.A., Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, Miami and New York to international destinations like Caribbean vacation resorts, India, Germany, the Philippines and Aruba. She is a consecutive two-time international winner in Las Vegas, Nevada for “Best Female Voice Impressionist” an award never given twice to the same person two years in a row. A few recent highlights of Bethany’s career have been work in Berlin Germany, India, the Island of Canuan in the Southern Caribbean, performing as the voice of Audrey Hepburn for the 2011 release of the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” slot machine produced by IGT and a recording project in Nashville, Tennessee with country music legend, Dolly Parton, who was quoted to say -“Bethany does my voice better than I do my own!” # # # ARTIST MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Whirlow Manager / Producer Direct: 310.251.1546 Email: [email protected] 21422 Lemontree Lane / Suite 101 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 www.BethanyOwen.net www.YouTube.com/jrwgrp www.LinkedIn.com/in/JimWhirlow Performance and Venue Information: Scott White (360) 880-8053 Email: [email protected] .
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