For those folks in Burien who think the only waterfront property in town is either in Seahurst or on the shores of Lake Burien, here's a surprise: Malibu Beach has come to South King County.

Oh okay...maybe not the REAL Malibu, but a very close imitation.

And it's not just Malibu that's appearing on the Burien Community Center stage. There are also surfer bums of varying persuasions, a glamorous movie star, a bikini-clad beauty, an existentialism-loving BFF, a domineering mother with a strange resemblance to Joan Crawford and a perky little teenager with multiple personality disorder.

Say that again, please?

No need, I think you're getting the picture.

But, in case you haven't figured it out yet, let's say that Burien Little Theatre's inaugural show of their 2009-2010 season has arrived with the opening of Charles Busch's campy comedy "Psycho Beach Party."

The year is 1962; the place is Malibu Beach.

That aforementioned perky little teenager named Chicklet (Kris Hamberg) is absolutely dying to take surf lessons from her local beach bum idol, the Great Kahana (Rhys Henley).

Standing in her way is her disapproving best friend Berdine (Emily Elkins), her Mommie Dearest mother (Anna Richardson) and, oh yes, a slight tendency toward multiple personalities.

"Normally," Chicklet is a flat-chested tomboy whose one desire is to surf with the guys. But with one flick of the psychiatric switch, Chicklet becomes Ann Bowman, an evil vamp who wants nothing less than to achieve world domination.

Meanwhile, the rest of the beach bum set (Adam Hegg, Greg Brandell) is flirting with the pretty Marvel Ann (Jackie Greybill) and worshipping the movie star Bettina Barnes (Alex Novotny), who is hiding out at the beach to get away from the stresses of movie studio life.

But, strange things are also happening at the beach.

People are being knocked out and having their bodies shaved. Who will be the next victim? Who is responsible for this mayhem? Could it be one of Chicklet's many personalities? Is it the mysterious movie star? The handsome aspiring psychiatrist Star Cat (Jon-Erik Hegstad) or "Mommie" Joan Crawford?

Burien Little Theatre and director Zachariah Robinson dish up plenty of camp in this affectionate spoof of 1960's beach party movies and psychological dramas such as "The Three Faces of Eve" and "Sybil."

Eric Dickman's sound design goes beyond the predictable beach-themed rock music by creating a rock-n-roll salute to movies and TV.

Anyone who's been to the beaches of Southern California or has watched the old Gidget beach flicks will laugh with delight as Chicklet and her friends catch a wave on the most ingenious surfboards in town.

Beach movie fans will also enjoy stand-out performances by Adam Hegg and Greg Brandell as beach buddies Yo Yo and Provoloney. Without the use of over-acting or excessive mugging, these two actors perfectly fit the roles of the hilarious surfer dudes with a twist.

If you're up for an evening of campy fun with a different take on beach blankets, give "Psycho Beach Party" a try. It's not what you're expecting.

Charles Busch's comedy runs through Nov. 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2pm.

As a bonus for their loyal audience, BLT is proud to present free Saturday afternoon readings of "The Undescended," a haunting psychological tale by Christopher Bailey. Performances will be at 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.

And on Saturday, Oct. 10, BLT, in association with Book-It Repertory Theater and the Highline Historical Society will also host a free performance of the world-premiere adaptation of the book, "Two Wheels North" by Evelyn McDaniel Gibb.

This is a timely true story of two young men and their cycling trek from Santa Rosa, CA to Seattle in 1909.

These readings and "Psycho Beach Party" will take place at the Burien Community Center, located at 425 S.W. 144th Street in Burien.

Call BLT at 206-242-5180 or log onto www.burienlittletheatre.com for ticket information and reservations.