LGBTQA-Themed ADAM & BRIAN by Craig Donnelly to Make World Premiere at Broadway Bound Festival

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival has announced the world premiere of Adam & Brian, written by Craig Donnelly.

The play will take its first bow on Monday, August 7th at 12:30 PM, with an evening performance on Wednesday, August 9th at 7:30 PM and a closing performance on Sunday August 13th at 3:00 PM. All showings will take place at the The 14th Street Y Theater which is located at 344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003. Tickets are $25 online/$30 at the door. For additional information, visit BroadwayBoundFestival.com.

"We may live in a more tolerant nation, but there are still many LGBTQA members here and around the world who are at risk of violence from members of society that do not agree with the gay "lifestyle." For every success story, there is still extreme backlash from simple-minded people who do not understand the detriments they are provoking. Adam & Brian proves that the ramifications of a hate crime extend far beyond the physical scars and bruises. It's an important story to tell and one that will further promote human equality. At the end of the day, they are two people who are deeply affected by something that should never have happened to them." - Craig Donnelly

Often what defines us, is not the tragedy itself, but how we grieve and move forward in the aftermath. Adam and Brian are a gay couple living in New York City. One night, on their way home, they are brutally attacked by three strangers and sent to the hospital. The play begins with Adam and Brian's first time back to their apartment since the tragedy. What unfolds throughout, is not only how they recover physically, but how the damage has affected them emotionally. Both men cope in different ways and are at odds with how to regain their inner stabilities. The two men ultimately realize that this one event has changed who they are as individuals, and what that means for their relationship.

IF YOU GO:

ADAM & BRIAN

Directed By Paul Edwards

Starring: Sal England & Daniel Yaiullo

Adam & Brian will be presented three times: Monday, August 7th at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, August 9th at 7:30 PM and Sunday August 13th at 3:00 PM at The 14th Street Y Theater (344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003).

Running Time: 75 minutes (no intermission)

Tickets are $25 online/$30 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit BroadwayBoundFestival.com.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Craig Donnelly (Writer) is a bonafide storyteller, who has had the privilege of performing all over the continent, with the international tours of A Chorus Line (U/S Mike, Mark & Larry) and CATS (Swing). He recently co-created the web series, Living The Dream, which has found success on both YouTube and Facebook Video. His regional theater performing credits include The Wizard, Of Oz, West Side Story, Crazy For You, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, She Loves Me, Oklahoma! and Seussical the Musical.

Paul Edwards (Director) is based in New York and has worked with such companies as Cry Havoc Theatre Company, St. Louis Shakespeare and The Actor's Studio. Past productions include Tape, Trifles, Funnyhouse of a Negro and The Bear. Currently, he's directing In Memorium with The Liberation Theatre Company and acting in a new play by J. Stephen Brantley with Kid Brooklyn Productions.

SAL ENGLAND (Adam) has been on stages for education and entertainment from New York City, Connecticut, the Virginias, both North and South Carolinas, and in his home state Texas, receiving acting awards throughout. After earning his Associates Degree in Texas and credited as an original cast member to a modern adaptation of Edward II (EII), he moved to the big city to finish his Bachelor's at Marymount Manhattan.

DANIEL YAIULLO (Brian) has been seen on New York stages in the one man show Beauty Knows No Pain at 13th Street Rep, Rob Ashford's Macbeth starring Kenneth Branagh at the Park Avenue Armory, and various readings with companies such as Red Bull Theater and The Acting Company. Education: New Studio on Broadway at NYU Tisch and the British American Drama Academy.

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