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Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

A play featuring themes of sexual curiosity and empowerment.

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Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

Coming Out Kinky - A Grown Up Story

A play featuring themes of sexual curiosity and empowerment.

A play featuring themes of sexual curiosity and empowerment.

A play featuring themes of sexual curiosity and empowerment.

A play featuring themes of sexual curiosity and empowerment.

Jean Franzblau
Jean Franzblau
Jean Franzblau
Jean Franzblau
1 Campaign |
Santa Monica, United States
$12,443 USD 150 backers
53% of $23,250 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

We Did It! (And What's Next)

With the help of generous contributers like you, "Coming Out Kinky" had our World Premiere in Los Angeles to sold out audiences and fantastic reviews! Building on that momentum, we're now taking the show on the road (Chicago! Denver! Portland!) to theaters and universities. Want to see kinky in your town? Contact Jean@JeanFranzblau.com and let's get the conversation started. And here's the kinky blog and Facebook page to stay in touch.

What’s the show about?

When Jean was a little girl, she believed that sex must be bad and made the impossible commitment to never be sexual. The show tracks her story where Jean untangles the truth – that sex is a natural and wonderful part of the human experience. She allows herself to walk an unusual path of exploration and comes to accept herself along with her quirky, unfolding sexuality.

What does the show’s title mean?

The title of the show was inspired by a coming out conversation Jean had with her mom.

   Talking to your Mom about sex can be dicey.


How was the preview performance?

We tested out the show with two performances at the Santa Monica Playhouse earlier this year. Here’s what the audience said:

“I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s profound.”

“What a story – amazing!”

“I was blown away.”

"I can't get my thoughts together - it stunned me."

“The show was funny, sad, honest and riveting.”

"The show was smart, interesting, rich and deep.”

“The story, staging, body movement and facial expressions were priceless.”

Postcard for the preview performance.


Can I donate anonymously?

Yes! When you click your favorite tier, you'll be taken to a page that asks for your name and email address. No one other than Jean can see your email address, and you can use a pseudonym in that section. You only need to use your real name in the payment section (which is not posted).


What will the money be used for?

Your support will fund fifteen or more performances of Coming Out Kinky in Los Angeles, California. Not only would you be helping the show reach over 1,000 people, we’d be able to get valuable press that would allow the show to gain momentum. Most of your contribution will pay for theater rental, rehearsal space, directing, lighting design, box office services, publicity, advertising, program printing and insurance.The rest will pay for fees and rewards.

Shopping for just right theater space...


What happens if you raise more money than your goal?

What an exciting prospect! Here are small and audacious stretch goals.

If the campaign reaches $26,000, we’ll be able to rent a larger, more fancy theater.

If it reaches $27,000, we can design and print fun t-shirts.

If the support is so big that it reaches $43,000, we’ll be able to produce a polished video of the show that could be streamed and downloaded via Amazon, Netflix, Hulu or YouTube. You’ll be sharing kinky with the world!

(If the campaign brings in less than our goal, we’ll put on fewer performances.)


Your Donation is a Double Good Deed

A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the new non-profit organization, Sex-Positive World. Sex-Positive World supports the philosophy that sexuality is a natural, healthy and essential part of life. SPW also advocates that pleasure is good and all sexual orientations and relationship styles are accepted and supported.



Sex-positive is a philosophy of sexuality that emphasizes safety, mutual respect, communication and consent. It also acknowledges and celebrates sexual diversity – the idea that there are many, many ways to express sexuality.


Tell me more about the creative process

It takes a combination of skills and talents to create a solid, entertaining and worthwhile solo show - which is why Jean brought Karen Aschenbach on board. Karen is a director and solo show development coach with an eagle eye for story structure.

For you English majors, you can count on a three-part structure, dramatic tension, character development and a solid resolution. For those who don’t care to look under the literary hood, you’ll just know it’s a hell of a good, fast paced story that’s engaging and emotionally satisfying.

 Here's Karen, Jean and the rehearsal process.


About the team

Jean and Karen have collaborated over eighteen months and successfully presented the show’s preview performance to a sold out audience. Here are more details about their backgrounds so you feel confident that your contributions are in good hands.

 Jean Franzblau (Writer/Performer/Producer) 

Over thirteen years ago, Jean debuted her YouTube film, Internet Dating as a writer/producer and lead actress. With film festival screenings and pitch meetings under her belt, Jean has produced thirty-three more videos along with the preview theatrical production of Coming Out Kinky. As an actress she started off as a kid performer in Hollywood, Florida. After UCLA and a summer of study at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Jean was cast as Libby in Neil Simon's I Ought To Be in Pictures at the Long Beach Playhouse. She also won the part of Darcy in the NBC telefilm, Her Last Chance, with Jenna Elfman and Kelly Martin. Jean is a blogger and corporate professional – she knows how to get stuff done.


                                 Jean's first film as a writer/producer and performer.


Karen Aschenbach (Director, Development Coach) 

Karen has worked across multiple disciplines as a writer, director, actor and producer. She has produced and directed short films and independent features and her corporate production company created promotional media and educational products for Fortune 500 companies. Karen’s work has been seen around the globe on television and in festivals from U.S. to Japan to Croatia. Of her many Los Angeles productions, a couple of her favorites are the solo show Ripe, which was enthusiastically mentioned by the LA Times last year and Mrs. Cage, an LA Times Critics Choice. Karen works with performing artists one-on-one and in her Crafting Your Craft™ Seminars. Her methods help artists discover meaning and focus so they can get their work done.

Karen’s website


Is Coming Out Kinky appropriate for young adults?


Audience members from the preview performance have said, “I want my daughter to see this.” Coming Out Kinky has female empowering, sex-positive messages including learning to make good choices and trusting the wisdom of one’s own body. Young women will recognize themselves as Jean finds solid footing across the uneven terrain of sexual experimentation and expression. The show is certainly Rated R – which is why we call it “a grown up story.”


How Else Can I Help?

Here’s how to get more involved.

• Write something supportive in the "Comment" section above - it's so nice and it helps our search rankings

• Make small donations often - it's so encouraging and also helps our search rankings

• Click here to join our Facebook Thunderclap - it takes under two minutes!

  Spread the word about the campaign: www.KinkyJean.com

  Join Jean's kinky social media presence on Twitter or Facebook

  Know a blogger, journalist or reviewer? Jean is ready to talk to the press about alternative sexual expression and being sex-positive.

  Theater or video production skills? We want to hear from you.

  Got video equipment? Let’s talk.

  Want to help with publicity or marketing?

  Are you a social media expert? We’d be honored to have your expertise.

  Social butterfly? Sponsor the opening night party!

And…

  Be touch positive; give someone a hug today

  Say yes to curiosity and adventure


How Can I Learn More About Being Sex-Positive?


Interested in sex education, sexuality coaching, sex therapy or communication techniques? We’ve curated for you a few resources to get you started.

Blogs - Coming Out KinkySex Geekdom  

Meetup Events - Sex-Positive Los AngelesSex-Positive PortlandOne Taste TurnON 

Podcasts - Savage LovecastBetty Dodson with Carlin Ross      

YouTube Channels - SexplanationsSex Nerd Sandra  

DVDs - Pleasure Chest

Sex and Relationship Therapists - Dr. Hernando ChavezJulie OrlovAsk the Sexologist, Good Vibrations

Sex and Relationship Coaches - Gabriella CordovaKamala Devi


Special thanks

Many thanks to David Zimelis for use of the song, Parole. Written by Todd Rundgren; Published by Earmark/Screen Gems/Columbia Music; BMI. Performed and arranged by David Zimelis. Also, a big thank you to Erin Stegeman and Tamara Miles for appearing in the video. A final shout out to Sandy Schwartz for his beautiful photography.


More Questions?

If you have questions about how Indiegogo works, they have a great FAQ page. If you have questions about Coming Out Kinky, email Jean at Jean@JeanFranzblau.com.




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$5 USD
We'll thank you on our Facebook page. We can use your real name or if you’re feeling private, we can refer to you as “Anonymous, Awesome Person”
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Flirtatious

$10 USD
A special thank you in the show's program. Be a part of the show’s history!
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Flirtatious +

$10 USD
A special thank you in the show's program. Be a part of the show’s history! Plus a thank you on our Facebook page.
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Open MInded +

$20 USD
1 ticket to the show’s preview performance. Plus a special thank you in the show's program and on our Facebook page.
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$150 USD
Lunch! Join Jean for a delicious lunch in Hollywood with an exclusive group of fellow supporters. Plus 1 ticket to the show. (Out of town guests will need to provide their own transportation to Los Angeles and lodging.)
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Smoldering

$300 USD
Jean will send you a signed script plus access to the rarely seen preview performance video; plus 2 tickets to the show.
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Smoldering +

$300 USD
Jean will send you a signed script plus access to the rarely seen preview performance video; plus 2 tickets to the show and a special thank you in the show's program and on our Facebook page.
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Delicious

$500 USD
Night on the Town; Join Jean and a small group of amazing supporters for dinner and a play in Hollywood, California; plus 2 tickets to see Coming Out Kinky. (Out of town guests will need to provide their own transportation to Los Angeles and lodging.) Jean will also send you a signed script plus access to the rarely seen preview performance video; You'll also get a special thank you in the show's program and on our Facebook page.
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$600 USD
Experience the excitement of being there. A link to a video recording of the glamorous World Premiere of Coming Out Kinky; Plus 4 tickets to see the show, a signed script and access to the rarely seen preview performance video; You'll also get a special thank you in the show's program and on our Facebook page.
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Kinklicious

$700 USD
Night on the Town for Two; Bring a friend along! Join Jean and a small group of stellar supporters for dinner and a play; plus two tickets to see Coming Out Kinky. (Out of town guests will need to provide their own transportation to Los Angeles and lodging.) Jean will also send you a a link to the video recording of the glamorous World Premiere, a signed script and access to the rarely seen preview performance video; You'll also get a special thank you in the show's program and on Facebook.
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Ecstatic

$1,000 USD
Let’s Play Hookie: Join Jean and a group of fantastic supporters for a unique and whimsical day-tour of Los Angeles. Sit back, relax and let Jean do the planning. (Out of town guests will need to provide their own transportation to Los Angeles and lodging.) Jean will also send you a link to the video recording of the glamorous World Premiere, a signed script and access to the rarely seen preview performance video; You'll also get a special thank you in the show's program and on Facebook.
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Thankyougasm

$1,500 USD
Tour of a Los Angeles Dungeon and After-Party. This exclusive event will give a safe and fascinating peak into the world of S and M. Meet experienced players, ask questions and if you’re feeling bold, try out a few techniques. Your boundaries will always be respected and Jean will be there every step of the way; plus 4 tickets to see the show.
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Thankyougasm +

$1,500 USD
Tour of a Los Angeles Dungeon and After-Party. This exclusive event will give a safe and fascinating peak into the world of S&M. Meet experienced players, ask questions and if you’re feeling bold, try out a few techniques. Your boundaries will always be respected; plus 4 tickets to see the show, a link to the video recording of the glamorous World Premiere, a signed script and link to the preview performance video; You'll also get a special thank you in the show's program and on Facebook.
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