Blackfriars Presents SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD 11/27

Blackfriars Theatre, a not-for-profit mid-sized professional theatre on Rochester's "Theatre Row" is pleased to announce the opening of "SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD," a comedy by Ken Ludwig.

Lights, Camera, Shakespeare! It's 1934, and Shakespeare's most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamor of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. With a little help from a feisty flower, blonde bombshells, movie moguls, and arrogant "asses" are tossed into loopy love triangles, with raucous results. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp. The latest hit from the author of Broadway's Crazy for You, Lend Me a Tenor, Moon over Buffalo, and Twentieth Centurywas the winner of the 2004 Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play.

"SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD" stars:Mark Scott Almekinder, Dave Andreatta, Paul Dingman, Peter Doyle, Margaret Folwell, Marguerite Frarey, Becky Herber, Cindy Hill, Doug Kester, Christpher Woods Marlin, Fred Neurenberg, Alan Pease, David Spiro, Meghan Rose Tonery, and Zak West.
This production is co-directed by John Haldoupis and Linda Starkweather, with sets and costumes designed by John Haldoupis. Lighting design is by Ted Plant, and stage management is by Carrie Grinstead.

Show times are: Saturday, November 20, 27, December 4, 11 at 8 pm. Friday, November 26, December 3, 10 at 8 pm, Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 21*, 28, December 5 at 2 pm.

(* - Sunday Salon- Talk back with cast and crew immediately following this performance)

Ticket prices are as follows:
$25.00 Adult/$23.00 Senior/$15 Student - Thursdays/Fridays
$27.00 Adult/$25.00 Senior/$17 Student - Saturdays/Sundays
Blackfriars Theatre is located at 795 East Main Street, Just a few doors down from the Auditorium Theatre. There is parking available on site, and handicapped seating is available.

For information and reservations, please call 454-1260. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bftix.com. If available, tickets can be purchased at the door beginning one-hour prior to performance. MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are available at no additional charge. Box Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturdays, noon to 4:00 pm. For more information regarding Blackfriars Theatre, please visit their website at www.blackfriars.org.