Organizations unite to present ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ on June 30

Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona to host “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” Extravaganza as the grand finale of the Gay Pride Month celebration on Friday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Costumes are encouraged, so … come dressed in your favorite “Queen of the Desert” attire and join the party! Prizes will be given for Most Outrageous Costume, Best Themed Costume and Best Headdress.  A champagne reception in the courtyard will follow the film.

Get your picture taken in our own “Priscilla” in the theatre courtyard. And you never know which surprise guests may show up!

Good company, song, laughter and fun…what better way to spend an evening? We promise a special event you will never forget!

The Film

When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy Pearce) and transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. But when the other two performers learn the truth about why Anthony took the job, it threatens their act and their friendship.

“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical and Best Performance by an Actor for Terence Stamp.

About Unify Sedona

At Unify Sedona, we celebrate diversity by hosting events and building community partnerships in a safe forum for mutual understanding.  We provide educational opportunities that honor our pillars including non-discrimination, youth and education, health and aging and transgender issues.  We are grateful for the positive connections we have made throughout rural Northern Arizona.

“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” will show at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.