Horizon Theatre Presents Developmental Readings of THIRD COUNTRY Tonight

Horizon Theatre continues its commitment to developing new plays from, for, and about the contemporary South with the world premiere of Third Country by Suehyla El-Attar, set to open September 20, 2013. The play is inspired by the Clarkston, Georgia community where thousands of refugees have been resettled over the last decade.

Horizon presents two readings of Third Country during the workshop process, the first tonight, August 11th at the Clarkston Community Center and a second at Horizon on Monday, August 12th. Both readings will be followed by an open dialogue with the playwright and director to collect audience thoughts and feedback.

Third Country Reading, Clarkston Community Center Sunday, August 11, 2013
6:30 PM Reception, 7:30 PM Reading
3701 College Avenue, Clarkston, GA 30021

Third Country Reading, Horizon Theatre Company Monday, August 12, 2013
7:30 PM Reading
1083 Austin Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

For more information about the Third Country readings, call the Horizon Theatre Box Office at 404.584.7450. Both readings are free and open to the public. Reservations are accepted but not required.

Playwright Suehyla El-Attar (Horizon's The Perfect Prayer) was inspired by real life events in nearby Clarkston, Georgia, where thousands of refugees from around the world have been resettled over the last decade. With wit and optimism, she looks at a community in transition, and what happens when we must redefine and share our homes. A poignant new play from our own changing backyard.

Third Country follows Nura, a refugee, clings to her soccer ball like a lifeline as she meets Sasha, a resettlement worker who is her guide to a strange new home in this small Southern town.

Horizon is partnering with four local nonprofits to raise funds and awareness for the Clarkston community and the Georgia refugee population. The preview performance on Tuesday, September 17 will benefit CDF: A Collective Action Initiative and the Rollins School of Public Health. The preview performance on Wednesday, September 18 will benefit Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA) and Refugee Family Services.

Third Country runs September 20 - October 20, 2013 at Horizon Theatre in Little Five Points/Inman Park (1083 Austin Avenue NE, 30307, corner of Euclid and Austin Avenues). General admission tickets for Third Country start at $20. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 404.584.7450 or online at www.horizontheatre.com. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 3 PM and 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 5 PM. Ticket prices are subject to change. 8% sales tax will be added to all ticket orders. Internet convenience fee added to all online orders. No refunds, exchanges, or late seating.

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