Ruth Cantrell's REMNANTS OF A DREAMS to Get Staged Reading, 11/03

Dallas playwright Ruth Cantrell's new play, REMNANTS OF A DREAM will receive a staged reading on November 3rd with Lone Star Theatre Co. The play is presented as part of Lone Star Theatre Co.'s on-going TEXAS READS series.

REMNANTS OF A DREAM tells the story of Calvera, a prominent figure in Dia De Los Muertos who follows the U.S./Mexico border to find remnants of dreams of those trying to cross to El Norte. Along the way, Miguel, a would-be immigrant, makes several attempts to cross. His dramatic story, as well as others from both sides of the U.S./Mexican border, is presented through narration, song and dance, blending imagery, pathos and humor in the style of magical realism.

Award winning playwright, Ruth Cantrell lives in Dallas where she teaches at the Dallas Children's Theater. Her scripts have been produced at Bishop's Arts Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Creede Repertory, American Southwest Theatre Company and various universities. Her plays: The Butterfly; Legends from the Middle Kingdom, The Snow Queen, and Puss N. Boots are published by YouthPLAYS. She has won several awards including New Mexico's Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Lin Wright Award for arts education and the Kennedy Center playwright intensive. She received her BA and MFA from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

TX READS gives Texas authors a chance to develop their new plays with New York directors, and gives New Yorkers an excuse to enjoy cocktails and each other's company.

The reading is directed by Illana Stein, and features Ruth Cantrell, Vasile Flutur, Zachary Infante, Rufio Lerma , Rebecca Martinez, Gil Perez-Abraham Jr., Gabriel Sloyer, and Mariana Vily. This event is produced by David Davila and Benjamin B. Wright

The reading takes place at 7:00pm at Hourglass Tavern in NYC (373 W 46th at 9th ave, New York, NY 10036.) The reading is preceded by happy hour at 6pm and is followed by a reception immediately after. Visit www.lonestartheatre.com for more information.