Photo Flash: IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL Opens Tomorrow at 292 Theatre

In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel, one of Tennessee Williams lesser known works, opens on Wednesday, March 15 at 292 Theatre on The Lower East Side. The production was recently produced at the 2016 Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival in Provincetown, Massachusetts where it played to sold-out houses. Legendary New York actor/writer/director, Everett Quinton who is best known for his work with Ridiculous Theatrical Company, directs.

Charles Schick and Regina Bartkoff first presented In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel on the little stage of 292 Theatre in 2012, joining Brandon Lim and Wayne Henry to earn rave reviews. Backstage magazine gave the production a particularly stellar review, a distinct honor for a house of twenty seats. In 2016 they took the play to the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival, with its original New York City cast, this time directed by Everett Quinton.

Williams takes his action to Japan, where Mark, a successful American alcoholic painter, has holed up in his Tokyo hotel room, dashing out increasingly incomprehensible work. Meanwhile, Mark's promiscuous wife, Miriam, fearful he will ruin his reputation - and her standard of living - has summoned Leonard, Mark's New York agent.

The Provincetown cast returns for the New York production which includes Regina Bartkoff, Wayne Henry, Brandon Lim, and Charles Schick. The creative team includes sound and light design by Michael Aguirre, and costume design by Ramona Ponce.

Performances take place at 292 Theatre/Gallery, 292 East Third Street (between Ave C & D), New York, NY 10009. Subway: F to 2nd Avenue. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2873497 - Due to limited seating, advanced tickets are recommended. Running time: 90 minutes.

Photos by Ride Hamilton.

Charles Schick and Regina Bartkoff
Charles Schick, Brandon Lim, and Regina Bartkoff
Charles Schick, Brandon Lim. Wayne Henry
Wayne Henry, Brandon Lim, and Regina Bartkoff
Brandon Lim and Regina Bartkoff
Charles Schick