Teatro 101 Presents THE SHADOW BOX, 2/25 - 3/12

Teatro101, responsible for last summer's successful production of Side Show, presents the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE SHADOW BOX, opening February 25, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

Playwright Michael Cristofer tackles the socially taboo subject of death and dying through the lives of three dramatically different terminally ill patients and their loved ones. They learn, sometimes through wrenching experiences, about what matters -establishing priorities and maintaining dignity in the most devastating of circumstances. The brilliance of the work and its success at dealing with such tender subject matter is precisely that it draws no moral conclusions, only offers various perspectives for the audience to ponder without compromising the serious nature of terminal illness. Celebrated by critics for its insight, perceptiveness, and humor in dealing with controversial subject matter, it is not surprising that THE SHADOW BOX earned Cristofer both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 1977.

"THE SHADOW BOX is not about death and dying as much as it is about self-realization. The play offers one playwright's answer to metaphysical questions like 'Who are we?' 'Where are we going?' and 'What does this all mean?" [The characters] are forced to evaluate themselves and come to a conclusion about the manner of their existence." The New York Times THE SHADOW BOX is directed by Robert W. Oppel and features Katie Cashin, Tammy Crisp, Joan Crooks, Eric Stein, David Gregory, Darren McDonnell, Zach Miller, Beverly Shannon, and Laura Weiss.

The show runs February 25 through March 12, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 6pm (our twilight hour!). There is an additional show on Thursday, March 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 general. Performances are held at The Mobtown Theatre in Hampden. For tickets, directions, more information, visit teatro101.com.

Teatro101 presents plays, musicals, and new works resulting from a creative exploration that nurtures artists' unique visions, artistic integrity, and driving freedom of exploration.

THE SHADOW BOX is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. www.samuelfrench.com.

 

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