Del Shores 'SINgularly SORDID' Benefits Atlanta ASO Joining Hearts

On Saturday, November 7, at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, Del Shores will perform his "SINgularly SORDID" show as a benefit fundraiser for Joining Hearts.

Shores, creator of the cult franchise "Sordid Lives" film and TV show and much more LGBT humor, tours the country with his hilarious standup tours.
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This time, Shores discusses the unexpected comedy of returning to the world of dating after divorce in your 50s. Tinder, Grindr, Scruff, OkCupid, "Oh, sh*t!"�Shores quips, "Sometimes it's just too damn much!"�He shares a litany of bad dates and his own trials and tribulations of being on the prowl again when you are a "minor gay celebrity."
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In "SINgularly Sordid," Shores also poses the question, "Did my movie 'Sordid Lives' really influence six different women to super-glue their cheating boyfriends and husband's... um, members, to their stomachs?"

And of course, Shores shares more letters from the haters and his P.S.F.U. responses.�Also, he has some new celebrity dish on Dolly Parton, Leslie Jordan and more.�The censors will be absent and if you are easily offended, Shores warns, "Stay home!"
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EDGE asked Shores some questions about his new show, and why it's important for him to perform at this benefit for people living with HIV/AIDS in Atlanta.

EDGE: Tell readers a little about your new show, and the trials and tribulations of being a gay celebrity.

Shores: Well, I like to call myself a MINOR gay celebrity since that's what some drunk guy in a Dallas restaurant christened me one night, asking me, "Who the hell are you? My friend said you're a minor gay celebrity."�I love performing "SINgularly SORDID."�I get to tell my stories and it's a big self-deprecating, addressing how hard it is to date -- or be a slut -- if you are a minor gay celebrity.�I share some of the worst dates I've had, read some more of my P.S.F.U. letters to the haters, act out some characters for what I call "The Sordid News" as well as give you some celebrity and family dish. �

EDGE: How has it been to rejoin the dating world after your divorce?

Shores: Hmmmm, not that easy.�Look, I'm 57. Let's just start there. Most people at my age have either given up, should be single or are in relationships. And there is ageism in our community. My friend Wyatt told me recently, "Del, you're intimidating!"�What, me? So, I'm open, less hopeful than I was initially, and have learned that a bad date can be a good thing when it gives you a good story. When I launched this show, I thought, "Now, nobody for sure will go out with me. They'll fear I'll talk about them on stage."

EDGE: Did "Sordid Lives" REALLY inspire six women to Super Glue their cheating spouse's members to their stomachs? How do you feel about that?

Shores: Well, who knows for sure, but as you will see in this show, since the movie opened with that famous scene with the amazing Dale Dickey, there have been six women who have done just that! How do I feel -- well, I've always hoped that my work inspires -- but NOT like that!

EDGE: Share some of your dish about Dolly Parton and Leslie Jordan.

Shores: On, no, no, no, no, no.�No ma'am. That's reserved for the show.�Okay, I will give you a hint, since I like you. The show opens with a story about Leslie and me back before he was sober, out on the prowl, in the Dallas gayborhood.�The night Del & Leslie did Dallas! And the story about Dolly has to do with my crazy, but loving, Mama sending me a song after I had a few meetings with Dolly -- asking me to get Dolly this gospel song that her friend wrote, wanting Dolly to record this god-awful song on her "inspirational" album. I sing the song in my show and it is EVERYTHING!

EDGE: What can guests expect if they shell out the big bucks for VIP tickets?

Shores: To hang out with a minor gay celebrity, have a drink, share a story or two, compare crazy relatives, take some selfies and support an amazing organization. �

EDGE: Why is it so important to take time from your schedule to help ASOs like Joining Hearts?

Shores: Because we must! We must always give back.�I love this organization.�Love my friend and board member Matt Belcher who thought of me for this and asked me to fill a theatre for a great cause. And I adore President of Joining Hearts Wes Berry, his activism and what he does for our community. I recently marched with them in Atlanta Pride Parade and it's an amazing group of people!

EDGE: What's next for Del Shores?

Shores: Lots more shows and a new "Sordid Lives" sequel set to film in April and May called "A Very Sordid Wedding."�I'm working hard at getting the final investors and am so close (Email me at [email protected] or message me at my fan page on Facebook - Facebook.com/delshoresfanclub for details).�And maybe some good dates!�And if not, some more good stories.

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The event will raise funds for Joining Hearts, Inc., a 501 (c)(3), all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing support to people living with HIV and AIDS in Atlanta and is in its 28th fundraising year committed to this cause. While the events produced have evolved over the years, one aspect has never changed:�100% of every dollar raised through ticket sales and tips is donated to the organization's beneficiaries, AID Atlanta, Jerusalem House and Living Room.

Prior to the show, at 7 p.m. there will be a VIP Meet & Greet.�Earlier in the day, there will be a Pre-Show Brunch at Henry's at noon. Ticket prices are $30 for the show; $50 for VIP Meet & Greet, and $90 for VIP and Brunch.