Rising Sun Performance Company to Bring THE FIREBIRD to Planet Connections Theatre Festival

Coming off their critically acclaimed, award winning production of DONKEY at Planet Connections Theatre Festival last year, frequent collaborators Rising Sun Performance Company & Tim Errickson return with the world premiere of Errickson's latest work "THE FIREBIRD". Originally developed through readings with Boomerang Theatre Company, Brian Gillespie continues on with the project as director.

Rising Sun Performance Company is pleased to announce that they will be presenting the world premiere of "THE FIREBIRD" By Tim Errickson, to take place at the 7th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festival. The Festival will take place June 15th through July 12th at the Paradise Factory.

This is Rising Sun Performance Company's 2nd consecutive year at Planet Connections, last year RSP produced "DONKEY" which was published by Indie Theatre Now, Next Stage Press & Smith and Kraus Anthologies, and received 12 Award Nominations from PCTF and taking home 4 awards. Most recently RSP produced "ERIK" at the FRIGID NY Festival with sold out houses and an extended performance.

The Firebird centers around Dan, who returns home to the Brooklyn neighborhood of his youth with a mission: to stop his best friend Ricky from destroying himself. Ricky thinks he's the prince of the block, despite a looming debt and a creeping sense of danger all around. Pride, love, lust, and memory challenge whether either of them can outrun the fate coming to them.

The Firebird will feature the talents of RSP's critically acclaimed ensemble and guest artists: Jacqueline Sydney*, R. Paul Hamilton*, Michael Romeo Ruocco*, Gabriel Wright*, James T. Ware & Andrea Cordaro. The Creative Team of The Firebird includes Jak Prince who received rave reviews for his design of the 2010 smash hit "Last Supper" and won Outstanding Set Design for "DONKEY" at The 2014 Planet Connections Theatre Festival, Sound Design by Ian Wehrle(BUG , ERIK & Fool for Love w/ RSP) , and Costume Design by RSP Newcomer Oona Tibbetts. (*Appears Courtesy of Actors Equity Association)

THE FIREBIRD Plays the following Performance Schedule as a part of Planet Connections Theatre Festival: Thursday June 25th at 7pm , Thursday, July 2nd at 5pm , Sunday July 5th at 2:30pm
Monday July 6th at 5pm , Wednesday July 8th at 8:15pm & Saturday July 11th at 2pm

Tickets are $18 and available online at www.planetconnections.org or at the Door.
Additional information can be found online at www.risingsunnyc.com

All performances will be at the The Paradise Factory 64 E 4th St, Btw 2nd Ave & Bowery

Close to the 6 Train -Bleeker St Stop, N,R to Broadway/8th St, or F Train to 2nd Avenue

Run Time: 120 Minutes
Categories/Themes: Social Status, Gentrification, New York City, and Family Relationships
Content: Adult language, Some Adult Content & Situations, Mild Violence, and Recommended for 16 and older