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4 November 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michael Scott-Price
212.696.6566
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
The Christian and Muslim Worlds Devoured by Shaw’s ‘Lion’
Shaw Goes to the Middle East in Firebrand Theory’s “Androcles and
the Lion – A War of the Cross”
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4 November 2004…New York, NY… Firebrand
Theory Theater Company, fresh off its acclaimed European debut in George Bernard
Shaw’s birthplace (Ireland), announces final production information for
“Androcles and the Lion – A War of the Cross.” In residence
at the Gene Frankel Theatre, Firebrand Theory premieres “Androcles and the
Lion – A War of the Cross” on December 3rd.
Firebrand Theory Theater Company’s “Androcles and the Lion –
A War of the Cross” is set in Jerusalem, during the bloody Holy war period
of the Crusades. In this world, it’s Christians vs. Muslims, yet a soldier
and a female prisoner dare to cross their lines of faith in the name of love.
One man is the most feared killing machine of the land. Another man is proclaimed
a sorcerer who talks to animals. All exist under the mercy of a Pope who throws
people to the lions on a whim and for his public's amusement. Firebrand Theory's
adaptation "Androcles and the Lion - A War of the Cross" moves the action
from Shaw's Roman era to the Crusades, in the hotbed of the 12th Century Middle
East. This comedic-drama, replaying the timeless human struggle over God, is a
flare for human acceptance throughout the world.
The cast features: Jaime Robert Carrillo, Nedra McClyde, Izzy Ruiz, Ryan Etzel,
George Trahanis, Robert Michael Johnson, Francesco Nuzzi, Arthur An, Allegra Lucas
and Peter Paton. The play is directed by Michael Scott-Price, and includes Saar
Harari as choreographer, Marie-Joelle Brassard as set designer, Christopher Manning
as light designer, Kelsey Hunt as costume designer, Javiert Berzal as sound designer,
and Joshua M. Sacks as stage manager.
“Androcles and the Lion – A War of the Cross” opens on Friday,
December 3, 2004, at 8 p.m. and the show plays on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays
at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through December 20. The Gene Frankel Theatre
is located at 24 Bond Street between Lafayette and Bowery -- accessible from the
B, D, F & Q trains at Broadway/Lafayette and the 6 train at Bleeker Street.
Parking is available across the street. Tickets are $20, and $15 for students
and seniors. For reservations, visit: www.smarttix.com
or call the Smarttix box office at 212-868-4444. For group sales, please call
212-696-6566.
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