Variations Theatre Group announces a return engagement of its acclaimed
production of “The Shape of Things.”
New York, NY, June 15, 2010 –
After a successful run in Long Island City, Variations Theatre Group is
bringing its acclaimed production of Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things”
to the Access Theatre (
http://www.accesstheatre.com
) in Manhattan. The theatre
is located at 380 Broadway, at White Street.
Performances are scheduled for
July 28-31, Aug 1, Aug 3-7 @8 p.m. and July 31st & 7th
@2:00 p.m. General Admission tickets are $25.00; Student/Senior Discount
tickets are $20.00. Theatre professionals with a resume/headshot pay $20.00.
Thursday performances are “Pay What You Can Nights.” TDF vouchers are
also accepted.
“The Shape of Things” is a play
that asks provocative questions about the definitions and boundaries of
art. The VTG production stars Deven Anderson, Alice Bahlke, Kirk Gostkowski,
and Melissa Haley Smith and is directed by Rich Ferraioli. In a review
of the first run of VTG’s production of “Shape,” the Queens Chronicle
said, “Variations Theatre Group is setting the bar high... the fledgling
company has staged one of the most captivating productions the borough
(Queens) has seen this year. Its rendition of Neil LaBute’s ‘The Shape
of Things’ is sharp, thought-provoking and superbly acted."
Ferraioli said they chose this
play as the debut production for VTG because, “...we aim to do plays that
challenge one’s beliefs about theatre or at least allow the audience to
question what they have just seen. I always tell my casts that I would
rather the audience hate the play than feel indifferent about it. Any reaction
is better than none! That’s how The Shape of Things came about.
It is a play that has a surprise ending and fits with the general style
of our productions.”
For more information, please go
to http://www.variationstheatregroup.com
or 646-400-3253. For press inquiries,
please contact Artistic Director, Rich Ferraioli at rich@variationstheatregroup.com
.
Variations Theatre Group is an
aspiring non-profit theatre company focused on providing an opportunity
for emerging artists to work on Modern American Classics and original work.
Variations Theatre Group believes that contributing to the community is
paramount and will focus on active and dynamic participation in this area,
with a separate group headed by a director to perform outreach functions.
Contact Information:
Variations Theatre Group
646-400-3253
http://www.variationstheatregroup.com
About Variations Theatre Group
Variations Theatre Group was founded
in 2010 by Rich Ferraioli and Kirk Gostkowski. The company is dedicated
to presenting new productions of Modern American Classics and bringing
theatre to underserved areas.
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