Rising Sun Co. Presents 6-Workshops of 'A'spress' Nov.4-14

The Rising Sun Performance Company presents a 6-day workshop production of A'Spress, by Adam Purvis and directed by Akia (assistant director Nicolette Callaway), featuring the ensemble of the Rising Sun.

"Set in the stark landscape of the New York City Subway; A'Spress is the story of two unlikely companions struggling to survive, one with a guilt ridden conscience and dark past, the other living in a world that few can comprehend," explain press notes, "While each anti-hero is besieged by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, they are left with no choice but to depend on one another. Jack, a recovering addict, is running from a tragic mistake leaving him to care for Benji, an autistic man with no understanding of the reality facing them both. But Benji isn't the only one that needs saving.  As Jack fights to outrun his demons, he discovers that Benji's need for him may only be outweighed by his own need for Benji."

Performances are November 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14 at The Red Room (85 East 4th Street, Third Floor, at 2nd Ave).  Show times are Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays at 8PM and Wednesdays at 8PM. (No wheelchair access)

Tickets: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12.  To purchase tickets call SmartTix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info

Rising Sun, who brought you the acclaimed revivals of An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein, the New York Innovative Theatre Awards nominated Shape of Things (2004), and the critically acclaimed hit Hellcab, continues its tradition of bringing off beat stories to life, breaks new ground with a brand new play about desperation and survival in the most brutal of worlds.  Can the two survive the rocky road to redemption? Find out in A'Spress.