Reading of "The Whore of Sheridan Square" Presented March 21 at La Mama

LA MAMA, E.T.C. will present a reading of a new comedy, "The Whore of Sheridan Square," written and directed by Michael Baron, on Monday, March 21, 7:30pm at La Mama 74 East 4th Street.

"The Whore of Sheridan Square" is a new comedy inspired by the life and works of legendary downtown theatre artist Charles Ludlam and told in the spirit of the Ridiculous Theatre he created. The play follows a desperate young writer who escapes to a hidden NYC West Village alcove only to be hired and seduced by the legendary actress, playwright, and director, Norma Charles.

Michael Baron has directed over 25 productions in NYC, Boston, Providence, and Chicago including The School for Scandal and A Christmas Carol for Trinity Repertory Company, world-premieres of Lamarck for Perishable Theatre, and the rock-musical, Hot Star, Nebraska for SpeakEasy Stage. As a 2003-2005 NEA/TCG Career Development Program for Directors recipient he has worked at Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, City Center Encores, and the Magic Theatre of San Francisco. He received his M.F.A. in directing from the Trinity Rep Conservatory. He is currently directing Miss Richfield 1981's new show for Provincetown this summer.

Tickets are available at the box office after 5:00pm on the day of the event. For more information, call 212-475-7710. Suggested donation is $5.