Ars Nova's JACUZZI Opens Tonight

Premier development hub and acclaimed new work producer Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director) proudly presents as part of its 2014 season the world premiere of Jacuzzi, a new play by Ars Nova's Company-in-Residence The Debate Society, written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen and directed by Obie Award-winner Oliver Butler. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated September 30 - November 1 at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). Official Opening Night is Monday, October 13.

Jacuzzi features Drama Desk Award-winner Hannah Bos as Helene, Tony Award-nominee Peter Friedman as Robert, The Help's Chris Lowell as Bo and Obie Award-winner Paul Thureen as Erik.

In the Marshall family's peacefully remote Colorado ski chalet, Erik (Paul Thureen) and Helene (Hannah Bos) are making themselves very much at home. So at home, they just might stay for good. At the edge of civilization, the lifestyles of the rich collide with the lifestyles of the aimless in the bubbling waters of a hot tub.

The creative team for Jacuzzi includes scenic design by Laura Jellinek, costume design by Jessica Ford, lighting design by Bradley King, sound design by M.L. Dogg and prop design by Noah Mease.

The Debate Society, comprised of long-time collaborators Hannah Bos, Oliver Butler and Paul Thureen, has been Ars Nova's Company-in-Residence since 2012 and received a commission as well as ongoing developmental support to create Jacuzzi.

General tickets are $35 through November 1. Tickets can be purchased at www.arsnovanyc.com or by calling 212-352-3101. Ars Nova's special pricing initiative tickets, $15-25 for early performances, are sold out.

Jacuzzi plays through November 1 as follows: Monday through Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday through Saturday at 8pm, with Saturday matinee performances at 2pm on October 18, October 25 and November 1. As recently announced, the 2pm "Wet and Wild Saturplay performances," added due to demand, include access to a post-show, on-set discussion with the creators of Jacuzzi and mimosas compliments of Ars Nova.