PROJECT 1: Hey You, Light Man! by Oliver Hailey

HEY YOU, LIGHT MAN! reveals the story of Ashley Knight, a leading man who has decided to live onstage in the set of his current hit to escape from his oppressive family obligations. Lula Roca, herself in transition after a life crisis and seeking a home, has been accidentally locked in the theater. Ashley persuades her to come onstage, and then to stay with him for the night. The story examines what transpires when one man’s escapism collides head-on with the harsh realities of life and responsibility, while one woman grappling with homelessness creates a new definition of what it means to be home. This romantic comedy, in the tradition of theater of the absurd, explores the universal conflict between daydream and reality. In the experimental vein that has defined Firebrand Theory, the multi-media staging of this production visually represents the evolution of Lula Roca’s mind as she processes her experiences.

HEY YOU, LIGHT MAN! stars Sari Caine from the Hollywood release Mr. Destiny and Elisa Gouveia, a Brazilian actress from the Tablado School of Theater. The cast also features Gary Ferrar (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Vance-allen Rawles (The Culture Project), Christopher Lee (Bank Street Theater), Sonya Tsuchigane (The Kraine Theatre), and Heidi Azaro (Musical Theatre Works). Director Jaime Robert Carrillo is a company member and associate producer for The Classical Theatre of Harlem, and a company member of The Bats at the Flea Theater. “He keeps the audience engaged and focused without ever allowing us to feel alienated,” writes Martin Denton of NYTheatre.com of Carrillo’s direction. New York directing credits include Firebrand Theory’s AUDELCO Award nominated Lynch Play.

May 18 – June 3, 2007
Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 3PM.

At the 45th Street Theater, Main Stage Theater, 354 West 45th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. Take the A, C, or E train to 42nd Street.

TICKETS: $19; $12 for students and seniors. Group rates available for 10 or more. For reservations click here or call (212) 868-4444.