| Urban Stages to Present The New York Premiere of the Critically Acclaimed Play DOGS OF RWANDA by SEAN CHRISTOPHER LEWIS starring DAN HODGE - This March | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:55 am EST 01/31/18 | |
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| Urban Stages to Present The New York Premiere of the Critically Acclaimed Play DOGS OF RWANDA Written by SEAN CHRISTOPHER LEWIS Co- Directed by FRANCES HILL and PETER NAPOLITANO With original music composed and performed by ABOU LION DIARRA Performed by DAN HODGE Performances Begin March 9, 2018 through March 31, 2018 Opening Night Set for Monday, March 12, 2018, 7:30PM "Powerful. Highly recommended.”Chicago Reader; "Dogs of Rwanda is the REAL DEAL"Phindie; “Moving and Gripping” ARTatl.com “Hodge's performance is extraordinarily genuine and personal.”Broadstreet Review “Fascinating. ... One of the best productions of 2017!” Philadelphia Inquirer Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), will close its 34th season with the New York Premiere of Sean Christopher Lewis’s DOGS OF RWANDA, directed by Frances Hill and Peter Napolitano. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street), begins performances on Friday, March 9, opens on Monday, March 12 and will run through Saturday, March 31, 2018. Tickets for are $35 ($25 during previews; $50 on opening and $15 student rush) and may be purchased via OvationTix at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111. 16-year-old David finds himself in Uganda as a church missionary. He follows the girl of his dreams into the woods as the Rwandan genocide erupts. 20 years later and half a world away, he still can’t escape what happened and publishes a book on the events. When a note arrives reading, “There are untruths here,” David finds himself back in those woods with the boy he tried to save, in a journey towards redemption and forgiveness. Dogs of Rwanda will be performed by Dan Hodge. Music will be composed and performed by acclaimed African drummer/instrumentalist Abou Lion Diarra. The creative team includes: Frank Oliva (Set Designer), John Salutz (Lighting Designer), Ryan Belock (Video Designer), Kim T. Sharp (Technical Director) and Jeana Caporelli, (Stage Manager). Urban Stages staff includes Peter Napolitano (Associate Producer & Director of Musical Theatre), Antoinette Mullins (Development & Literary Director), Olga Devyatisilnaya (Company Manager/Financial Administrator), Ilanna Saltzman (Program Director), Bara Swain (Creative Consultant), Vincent Scott (School Consultant), Gillian Nolan (Social Media) and Sylvia Haber, Perpetuart (Graphic Designer). DOGS OF RWANDA Written by Sean Christopher Lewis Directed by Frances Hill and Peter Napolitano Performed by Dan Hodge Music Composed and Performed by Abou Lion Diarra The limited engagement begins preview performances onMarch 9; Opens on March 12 and runs through March 31, 2018 Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30th Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues) Performance Schedule Previews: Fri., March 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm, Sat., March 10 at 3pm & 8pm, Sun., March 11, 3pm & 7pm. Opening Night: Mon., March 12 at 7:30pm. Regular Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 3 pm & 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm ADDED SHOWS: Sunday, March 25 at 7:30pm, Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30pm NO SHOWS: Sat., March 24 at 3pm, Sun., March 25 at 3pm, Mon., March 26 at 7:30pm, Wed., March 28 at 7:30pm, Thurs., March 29, 7:30pm Tickets are $35 ($25 during previews, 3/9-3/11) Opening Night tickets are $50 (includes the performance and a Champagne reception on 3/12) Tickets for Urban Stages Patrons’ Night on Wed., March 21 are $150 (6:30 pm Cocktails / 7pm Show / 8:30pm Dinner) Student Rush tickets are available for $15 (with valid ID, subject to availability). All tickets may be purchased at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111 For more information about Urban Stages, please visitwww.urbanstages.org. |
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