DESCRIPTION: The brilliantly demented minds that birthed Ars Nova’s smash hit Jollyship the Whiz-Bang recently unleashed STRAIGHT UP VAMPIRE: The History of Vampires in Colonial Pennsylvania as Performed to the Music of Paula Abdul (9/11 and 9/12, 2008) at Ars Nova. These are but a few highlights from the tale of Paula Abdul Blackwood, a beautiful Quaker girl trapped in a star-crossed love affair with an idealistic young vampire. Performed by members of the rock band Jollyship the Whiz-Bang, with special guests Corn Mo, the O’Debra Twins, Julie Klausner and more. Written by Nick Jones, Zak Vreeland and Peter J. Cook. Directed by Peter J. Cook.