New Road Less Traveled Theater Opens This Friday

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce the grand opening of its new theater space on Friday September 11th at 500 Pearl Street in downtown Buffalo. The new Road Less Traveled Theater will offer more patron amenities including comfortable seating with plenty of legroom, a lobby bar and plenty of area parking and restaurants within walking distance. "The new Road Less Traveled Theater will remain a unique, intimate space, but inside a true architectural gem." says Managing Director, Gina Gandolfo-Lopez of the former Buffalo Christian Center and Forbes Theater space.

In line with the organization's mission, the new Road Less Traveled Theater will open with a world-premiere play, Speed of Light, by local playwright Bella Poynton. Speed of Light will kick off RLTP's 2015-2016 season on September 11th and will run through October 4th. The opening night performance on September 11th is sold out. The production will star Sara Kow-Falcone, Steve Petersen, Jessica Stuber, Greg Natale, Bob Grabowski, Greg Howze, and Erica Lorenzetti with direction under Scott Behrend.

Speed of Light Synopsis: On a far off planet, physicist Mayra Ecazin races furiously against time to unlock the secret of light speed travel and save humanity from decimation by alien invaders. The race to get a light-speed machine made, however, proves more difficult than anticipated, leading Mayra to struggle with a severe addiction thanks to the mind-altering drug that opens up her mind to the secrets of the universe. Meanwhile, on a nearby planet, Mayra's best friend Valki fights for survival, as the mindless alien beings work their way through the System-and to Mayra. Battling greedy investors, competing agendas, and her own mortality, how much is Mayra willing to sacrifice to make her machine? And will it be enough? Find out in the RLTP world-premiere that takes a look at the infinite possibilities of the human mind and the finite potential of a flawed civilization.

Regular performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Curtain Up! Performance will take place Friday, September 18th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission and $17 for students. Student tickets for Talkback Thursday performances are only $5 (with ID). Groups of 10 or more may apply for group discounts. Tickets can be ordered online at www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org, by calling the RLTP Box Office at (716) 629-3069, or by visiting the Box Office during the 30 minutes prior to any performance. Reservations are suggested. Subscription information for the 2015-16 season can be found at www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org/shows/purchase-a-season-subscription/

About Road Less Traveled Productions

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is a professional, non-profit theatre company dedicated to the development and production of new theatrical works by Western New York playwrights, as well as presentations of esteemed modern dramas of outstanding literary merit. RLTP, a member of the National New Play Network, is currently at 500 Pearl Street in the Theatre District of Downtown Buffalo, NY. For more information about RLTP and to purchase tickets, please visit www.RoadLessTraveledProductions.org or call (716) 629-3069. RLTP's work is made possible through public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

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