Parallel Exit Returns With THE FINAL REEL, A Live-Action Silent Film

New York City's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit returns to the Voorhees Theatre as part of the New York City College of Technology's Theatreworks Program, to present the world premiere of THE FINAL REEL, from March 22-24, 2018 at 8:00pm each night, with an additional 2:00pm matinee on March 24, at the Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn. Tickets are $20 general admission ($15 children/student/senior) and are available online at finalreel.brownpapertickets.com.

Inspired by the iconic films Sherlock Jr and The purple Rose of Cairo, THE FINAL REEL follows the story of an eccentric historian who discovers the holy grail of silent films - the final reel of a forgotten classic thought to be lost to history. As he presents the film for the first time in a hundred years, his bumbling assistant accidentally steps into the movie and falls in love with the heroine. The two-love birds step back into the modern world and the heroine is left to make a fateful decision.

This new work was conceived by Mike Dobson, Joel Jeske, Mark Lonergan, and Scott McCord. It is directed by Mark Lonergan, performed by Darien Crago, Shereen Hickman, Adam Kuchler, Peter Michael Marino, and Scott McCord, and features an original musical score composed and performed by Ben Model.

Mark Lonergan (Co-creator/Director) is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. With Parallel Exit, he has created many original and award-winning works of physical theatre. Mark's work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, 59E59 Theaters, Symphony Space, and the Guggenheim Museum. He recently directed EXIT which toured variety theaters in Germany. Mark has directed two productions for The Big Apple Circus, including The Grand Tour and 40th Anniversary. He is also the Creative Director for Vermont's award-winning Circus Smirkus.

Led by Artistic Director Mark Lonergan since its initial informal launch in 1997 with the production of WHITE/NOISE/JUMP ("Best in the Fringe Festival - Excellence in Theatre," New York International Fringe Festival), Parallel Exit engages in extensive artistic programming, artist capacity building, and youth education initiatives, throughout New York City's five boroughs, across the United States, and in countries around the world. Inspired in equal parts by the grace of Bill Irwin and the physical narrative of Matthew Bourne - and evoking the styles of such theatrical delights as Peter and the Starcatcher, The 39 Steps, and Brief Encounter - Parallel Exit creates compelling stories that are family-friendly, cultivating art that speaks to a culturally boundless audience of any age. Productions have received both local and international praise for their inventiveness, energy, and originality, with presentations at such esteemed venues as at The New Victory Theater, The Lincoln Center Institute, 59E59 Theaters, The Duke on 42nd Street, and Symphony Space in New York; the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK (winning a Spirit of the Fringe Award); and festivals in Poland, Spain, Austria, and Japan. Following an extended 2014-2015 German tour in partnership with GOP Variety Arts Theatre Circuit, Parallel Exit served as the powerhouse behind Big Apple Circus' critically-acclaimed The Grand Tour (2015) and 40th Anniversary (2017) - marking the beginning of a new chapter that radiates with excitement. www.parallelexit.com

Theatreworks is the resident theatre company at New York City College of Technology, CUNY. Its Artists in Residence program is a unique opportunity for professional artistic organizations to work with entertainment technology students to realize production values and work with technology unavailable to these artists in most other venues.

Entertainment Technology Department of Entertainment Technology Educates students for careers backstage at concerts, corporate and special events, cruise ships, film/television productions, sports venues, theatres, theme parks and trade shows. This exciting and (most of all) fun industry offers a unique career path for each student, depending on his or her individual interests. The department is structured to accommodate full- and part-time students of all ages, and accepts beginners looking to break into the industry, as well as seasoned pros and IATSE Union members who would like to update their skills to keep up with the demands of new technology in this ever-accelerating market.

New York City College of Technology is a baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution committed to providing broad access to high quality technological and professional education for a diverse urban population. City Tech's distinctive emphasis on applied skills and place-based learning built upon a vibrant general education foundation equips students with both problem-solving skills and an understanding of the social contexts of technology that make its graduates competitive. A multi- disciplinary approach and creative collaboration are hallmarks of the academic programs. As a community City Tech nurtures an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and open-mindedness in which all members can flourish.

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