Martha Plimpton, Reg Rogers and Bobby Steggert Headline J.M. Barrie's 'Alice Sit-By-The-Fire' for GTG/Project Shaw

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continues its 11th Season when it presents its 118th concert presentation with J.M. Barrie's Alice Sit-By-The-Fire on Monday, November 21 at 7pm, at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

The rarely seen but ever-delightful classic by James M. Barrie has a star-studded history! As a star vehicle ever since its debut in 1905 it has been catnip to many of the greatest ladies of the theatre including Ellen Terry, Ethel Barrymore and Helen Hayes. Alice is the central figure who returns from India to England with her husband, and has the problem of re-adapting herself to the home and children she had left behind, along with the burden of the responsibility of adulthood.

Alice Sit-By-The-Fire features Martha Plimpton (Alice Grey), Reg Rogers (Colonel Robert Grey), Bobby Steggert (Stephen Rollo), Susannah Perkins (Amy Grey), Eason Rytter (Cosmo Grey), Clemmie Evans (Fanny), Midori Francis (Ginevra Dunbar), Dana Smith Croll (Nurse), Ava Ulloa (Richardson).

According to Staller, "James M. Barrie had such a phenomenal success with his Peter Pan, in which children wrestle with the notion of growing up, he immediately followed it with this charming play about growing up for adults. We're excited to bring a play back to New York audiences that haven't seen a production of it since 1948! It's shear theatricality from start to finish and great fun." For the last few years GTG has been expanding its programming to include works by writers who most influenced Shaw's decision to write plays. As they continue to branch out from presenting only works by Shaw (having already presented Wilde, Ibsen, Chekhov, Barker) They'll be presenting James M. Barrie's legendary and rarely seen classic highly theatrical comedy, Alice Sit-By-The-Fire Most people know Barrie for his Peter Pan stories, of course, but this famous and generally unknown play deserves a look!

Tickets are $35 and are available by calling (212) 864-5400 or online at www.symphonyspace.org. Special reserved VIP seating available for $50 by contacting the Gingold office 212-355-7823 or info@gingoldgroup.org.

Now celebrating its 11th year, Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to present performances of every one of Shaw's 65 plays (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches). They are now also including plays by writers who most inspired Shaw to begin his playwriting career, including work by Chekhov, Ibsen, Wilde, Barrie and Harley Granville-Barker--while continuing its new play development and educational programs.

The 2016 Project Shaw Season concludes with Androcles and the Lion (December 19). The 2017 schedule will be announced soon.

For those interested in lively off-site discourses, each Project Shaw event is followed by a talk-back with cast members. GTG's David Staller is also hosting a monthly Shaw Club discussion group. They meet the Wednesday before every Project Shaw event at 520 8th Avenue. Reservations required 212-355-7823 or info@gingoldgroup.org.

Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre space is completely disabled accessible. Symphony Space is located in Manhattan at 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).
For more information about Project Shaw and Gingold Theatrical Group contact 212-355-7823 or info@gingoldgroup.org or www.projectshaw.org