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JULY 1 – JULY 27, 2008

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Summer Play Festival 2008:

THE BLACK SUITS
Music and lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Iconis and Robert Madock

July 1-6

Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 4:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

With the prospect of a dead-end life looming, this rock musical follows a group of Long Island teens in their struggle to make something of their band and of themselves. As they perform to escape, the music can't drown out what is imminent, and they face decisions that will shape the rest of their lives.

The cast includes: Nick Blaemire, Sarah Glendening, Annie Golden, Krysta Rodriguez, Lance Rubin, Jason Tam, and Jason Williams. 

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.
 
ESTHER DEMSACK
by Billy Finnegan

July 15-20

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

Esther Demsack finds herself accidentally employed as young Everette Brewster's governess. In this over-the-top comedy Everette tries desperately to turn her into his own Auntie Mame. While moving through their world of showtunes and movie stars, Esther digs deeper to find the dark secret haunting Everette and the entire Brewster family.

The cast includes: Elzbieta Czyzewska, Paul Fitzgerald, Noah Galvin, Marin Hinkle, and Claudia Shear.

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.
 
FUTURE ME
by Stephen Brown
New music by Stew

July 22-27

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

One irreparable mistake propels Peter from successful lawyer to prison inmate as his world gets turned upside down. In this powerful drama, Peter wrestles with his personal desires and societal taboos, as he copes with his choices and tries to re-build relationships.

The cast includes: Aaron Lohr, Michael Braun, Chris McCann, Chris McKinney, Nancy McNulty, and Linda Powell.

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.

GREEN GIRL
by Sarah Hammond

July 8-13

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

A magic gift entwines the fates of two sets of sisters living over a hundred years apart. Each girl must endure the trials of growing up, but only one can master the gift inherited from her ancestors.  A provocative, mystical drama where sisterhood is tested and time stands still.

The cast includes: Campion Hall, Erik Jensen, Julie Jesneck, Keira Keeley, Will Rogers, and Jessica Wortham.  

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.
 
NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM
byJennifer Haley

July 8-13

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

Welcome to everyday suburbia where teens become completely obsessed with an unusual video game.  As they advance to each new level, the lines between reality and virtual reality blur.  In this sci-fi thriller, only those with a true ‘killer' instinct survive.

The cast includes: David Aaron Baker, Reyna DeCorucy, Brian Gerard Murray, and Sally Wheeler.

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.

TELL OUT MY SOUL
by Jacquelyn Honess-Martin

July 1-6

Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

The ultimate test of their relationship transpires when Thomas and his daughter Ruth have a young student with an unusual story enter their lives. Challenged by their own views on religion in a world of suffering, Ruth and her father seek understanding in this timely examination of identity and truth.

The cast includes: Cynthia Darlow, Sherman Howard, Jenny Ikeda, Laura Leigh, and Annie Parisse.   

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.

THE ONES THAT FLUTTER
by Sylvia Reed

July 15-20

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

Roddy learned early in life that he was capable of completing tasks that others could not.  Now retired, and with the fate of his family's home resting in his hands, this evocative drama follows Roddy as he grapples with the ghosts of his past, and seeks peace in a world where the morality of his job defines him.

The cast includes: Chris Chalk, Struan Erlenborn, Julia Gibson, Dan Lauria, and Danielle Skraastad.  

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.

TIO PEPE
by Matthew Lopez

July 22-27

Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm
Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 3:30pm, Sunday at 3pm

Dreaming of a life as Broadway gypsies, The Candelarias refuse to vacate their Manhattan apartment scheduled for demolition. Music, dance, and golden years of the Broadway musical all take center stage in this touching and funny play about the strength of family in the face of impending disaster.

The cast includes: Vaniek Echeverria, Barrett Foa, Nathaniel Mendez, April Ortiz, and Benita Robledo.

May be inappropriate for ages 15 and under.