CHERRY SMOKE Opens In NY And Sydney 3/14

The Clockwork Theater proudly presents The US premiere of CHERRY SMOKE by James McManus

Directed by Jade King Carroll 

Featuring: Marianna McClellan, Doug Nyman, Kate Rogal & Jay Rohloff

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT PLAYING THROUGH MAR 14TH, 2009 - AT THE KIRK THEATRE @ THEATRE ROW

In the month of February, CHERRY SMOKE will premiere on two continents. In addition to Clockwork's U.S. Premiere production, the play will enjoy it's Australian premiere in Sydney at the Old Fitzroy Theatre. The Clockwork Theatre, in conjunction with Mr. McManus, has spent the last several months revising and refining the play in a workshop setting. The new rendition of the play as revised by McManus during his time with Clockwork will also be the rendition premiering in Sydney. This unique theatrical opening on two continents within a short span of time will help to launch playwright McManus' career globally.

In CHERRY SMOKE, Fish, a club fighter who has spent most of his life in and out of jail, is a ticking time bomb. Despite his constant struggle to change and lead a decent life, his violent outbursts and hair trigger temper result in countless confrontations with the law. His girlfriend, Cherry, a runaway who has been on her own since the age of ten, longs for a more simple life like the one Fish's brother, Duffy, and Duffy's wife, Bug, lead. The all consuming love Fish and Cherry have for each other is put to the test in this poetic and visceral drama, set on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. CHERRY SMOKE was the featured offering in Clockwork's 2008 Reading Series.

CHERRY SMOKE plays the following regular schedule through March 14, 2009:

Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.