Life On A Desert Island Performed As One Man Play At Riverside Park 6/27, 6/28

"Life on a Desert Island" - an interactive guide to surviving the wilderness and respecting the environment, based on Daniel Defoe's 1719 classic, will be performed as a one-man outdoor spectacle play this summer, with preview performances beginning Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th at 4:30PM at Riverside Park (82nd Street and Riverside Drive). The show will continue performances throughout the summer at both Manhattan's Central Park and Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Each and every show is free and open to the general public. No tickets or reservations will be needed. For complete show information and summer schedules and details, please visit: http://theatreplayground.com or call (917) 620-7024.

It's 1659 and Robinson Crusoe, an English adventurer, finds himself the sole survivor of a shipwreck on an island off the coast of Trinidad. Robinson must find a way to survive on the island and overcome his fear of solitude. "In Life on a Desert Island," audiences have the opportunity to watch and learn how one person can fend for himself, survive the perils of nature and appreciate its many hidden treasures. "Life on a Desert Island" is truly an interactive guide to surviving the wilderness and respecting the environment, a timely reminder of how perilous life can be and how resourceful we can become in the face of adversity, without a cell phone, an Ipod and a Whole Foods.

"Life On A Desert Island" reminds us of the great adventure of survival, with grace and dignity. We watch as Robinson Crusoe learns and demonstrates the basics of fending for himself with only the tools nature provides. Robinson showcases for adventurous youngsters (and young at heart) ways to find water, grow food, make a trap, unfurl a sail, make a bow and arrow, and much more. Watch as Robinson creates a house, a boat and every-day tools before your very eyes.

"Life on a Desert Island" has been adapted from Defoe's novel by the playwright Ugljesa Sajtinac, one of the most acclaimed playwrights of the young generation of Serbian artists. In this production the role of Robinson Crusoe will be played by both Samuel Kirk and Jason Vance at different performances.

Theatre -Playground Productions is an independent theatre company founded in 2003 in Belgrade. Theatre -Playground has produced two plays that have been running for seven years on its own open-air stage. The concept of the Belgrade production is unique: it is an interactive theatre for children-the playground is the set! When children visit the playground, they can re-live "Life on a Desert Island" or choose to create their own adventures.

"We are happy to announce, using all-natural materials, we have created a special play to be presented in the New York City Parks to give children of all ages, the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of an interactive theatre piece, while at the same time, learning to respect nature. This adaptation is Theatre-Playground's premiere production in New York City, "says Voijn Paunovic, Company Director and Co-Founder. Paunovic's first professional production ran for more than twelve years. Biljana Ilic, the show's producer and co-founder, brings more than ten years of experience in media, TV, film, and theatre to the show. More information about the company, cast, crew, and production can be found at: http://theatreplayground.com

First Image is SAMUEL KIRK

Second Image is JASON VANCE