Critically Acclaimed Play DOGS OF RWANDA At Urban Stages Adds Performances

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), opened on Monday, March 12 to raved reviews and has added five performances to accommodate the demand. Tickets for are $35 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.

Critics have said: "Dogs of Rwanda is being given a superior production in its New York City premiere by Urban Stages." Theaterscene.net; "Hodge's is masterful in his portrayal breaks our hearts. Masterful original music and drumming by Abou Lion Diarra. This is one of the best plays I have seen this year." Times Square Chronicle; "Dan Hodge is exceptional, in his fantastically, raw performance." Diandra Reviews It All; "The production is striking. Urban Stages has done us all a favor by bringing this urgent piece to our attention." Lighting and Sound Design; "Gripping, violent, and ultimately quite moving, Hodge gives a riveting performance. Abou Lion Diarra, a terrific West African musician and serves as a powerful onstage presence." Talking Broadway.

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).

Tickets are $35. 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

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Photo Credit: Ben Hider