THE COLUMBINE PROJECT Holds Talk-back 9/15 At The Actors Temple Theatre

THE COLUMBINE PROJECT, a new play written and directed by Paul Anthony Storiale, will host a very special talkback with the audience after this evening's performance, September 15th at The Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) In the audience will be police officer Dave Lewis, one of the first law enforcement officers who responded to Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Dave Lewis also had two cousins attending Columbine and he was in the cafeteria on that day. He has spent the last ten years working with law enforcement, schools and community leaders to ensure that such a tragic event can never be repeated. Lewis has partnered with an organization called "Journey to a Hate Free Millennium" as well as The Matthew Shepard Foundation. He will remain after the performance to answer any questions from the audience.

Ten years ago on April 20, 1999, the world watched as two young men presumed to be outcasts walked into their high school and attempted to massacre hundreds of their peers. Although failing in their original mission to kill 250 students, the two teens left 12 students and a teacher fatally wounded and many others scarred for life. THE COLUMBINE PROJECT examines exactly what went through the minds of several students, including the killers who at one time were just normal kids. Pulled straight from journals, diaries and information shared personally with the writer by survivors of the incident, this true story provides insight into who these children were and who may have also had a hand in cultivating the rampage that resulted in bloodshed and destruction.
THE COLUMBINE PROJECT premiered in North Hollywood in April of this year. After its initial sellout run, the production was extended twice and received unanimous favorable reviews. THE COLUMBINE PROJECT opened Off-Broadway at The Actors Temple Theatre on August 9th.

Heading the cast of THE COLUMBINE PROJECT are Stacy Allen, Christopher Brasfield, Pamela Burrus, Michael Derek, Evan Enslow, Geiselle Fauntleroy, Jeffrey Kozel, Lauren Meley, Bradley Michael, Ryan O' Callaghan, Bree Pavey, Blaine Pennington, Ben Pirtle, Morgan Roberts, Sara Swain, Patrick Stoffer, Rhonda Harrington, and Stephanie Weyent.

The playing schedule for THE COLUMBINE PROJECT is Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets, which will be $31.50 and $56.50 (including facility fee), are available at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

THE COLUMBINE PROJECT is produced Off-Broadway by David & Pamela Burrus in association with Bree Pavey and Jessimeg Productions.