Geva's The Hornets' Nest Series Continues With AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Few experiences can ignite a great conversation like a thrilling night in the theatre. "The Hornets' Nest" series has theatre-goers itching for that conversation.

The Hornets' Nest series of script-in-hand readings with professional actors and directors investigates the most difficult and controversial questions of today. Following each reading, audience members have the opportunity to engage in open discussion with key figures from the Rochester community.

This season's series opened on January 18th with The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later. The series continues on Monday, March 8 with An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen.

Ibsen's 1882 play, has a resonance for today's audiences. "Ibsen's An Enemy of the People may be 125 years old, but it's got its finger on the pulse of contemporary politics," said Geva's Literary Manager, Marge Betley. "Is the majority always right? What is the role of the media in political debate? Can one person make a difference while working within the existing political system? All these questions are as hot today as they were when the play was written. I can't wait to hear the conversation after this one!"

Play readings are at 7:00pm in the Nextstage. Tickets are free and are limited to two per person. Reservations are recommended. Due to anticipated demand, all unclaimed tickets will be released at 6:45pm on the day of performance. Patron discretion is advised: plays deal with adult subject matter. To reserve tickets, phone the Box Office: (585) 232-Geva (4382).

The Hornets' Nest. Think Theatre.

GeVa Theatre Center is Rochester's leading professional theatre and the most attended regional theatre in New York State. Founded in 1972, Geva attracts over 160,000 patrons annually, including more than 16,000 students. The 552-seat Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage offers a wide variety of shows, from musicals to American and world classics.

The 180-seat Ron & Donna Fielding Nextstage is home to Geva's own series of cutting-edge drama, comedy and musical theatre; Geva Comedy Improv; WHAT'S NEXT: Geva's New Play Reading Series and the Hornets' Nest - an innovative play-reading series facilitating community-wide discussion on controversial topics. The Nextstage also hosts visiting companies of both local and international renown.

GeVa Theatre Center offers a wide variety of educational, outreach and literary programs, nurturing audiences and artists alike. For the past fourteen years the organization has been led by Artistic Director Mark Cuddy.