THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Begins Its New Performance Time This Friday

The Off-Broadway hit show, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold-out run for a third time. After a successful run at the Cherry Lane Theatre and ten sold-out weeks at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street), The Bench will continue an open-ended run, playing Friday evenings at a new time at 7pm beginning May 4, each show is followed by a unique talk-back. Tickets are $29 - $39 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling 866-811-4111.

Based on true stories, The Bench, set in urban decay and rubble, explores the emotional heartbreak of five homeless characters and the catastrophic hysteria surrounding AIDS in the 1980's.

.Audiences have the option of staying for the show's unique post-show event, features a conversation with the star/ writer of The Bench, Robert Galinsky AND the characters in the show. Audiences members have said "As if the show itself isn't mind-blowing enough, Galinsky brings the characters back on stage to take questions from the audience, after the performance. It's thoughtful, provocative, raucous and a redefines what a "Talk Back" is!" Janet Collins

"After seeing this show, I can never look at another homeless person again and not think of what their story is. The Bench should tour and be shown in universities and colleges." Presenter Chris Noth

"It is all there. Sadness, confusion, joy, rage. Galinsky steps into the characters and you feel the bizarre levels underneath. Galinsky does it. He embraces it. He accomplishes it." Director Jay O. Sanders

For more info on The Bench visit TheBenchPlay.com and for Robert Galinsky visit www.galinskyplace.com.