16th Street Theater; 'Words in Motion' July 11th

16th Street Theater announces the Words In Motion festival curated by Artistic Director Ann Filmer at the Berwyn Cultural Center July 11 – August 16, 2008. Solo performer Arlene Malinowski's Aiming for Sainthood opens Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM, followed by the theatrical adaptation of Susan Hahn's book of poetry The Scarlet Ibis opening on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 PM, and closing with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg's adaptation of her novel The Pull of the Moon opening Thursday, August 7 at 7:30 PM. All three shows make up 16th Street Theater's Words In Motion festival.

"We are honored these three award-winning authors are bringing their words to 16th Street.  Here they will collaborate with theater artists to stage their imagined worlds and become Words In Motion," says 16th Street Theater Artistic Director Ann Filmer. "It's about the movement of the language, heightening the audience's imagination, and bringing out the beauty and strength of these female authors' words.

Words In Motion is a part of 16th Street Theater's Season One at the Berwyn Cultural Center, following Will Dunne's The Ascension of Carlotta and Teatro Luna's highly recommended hit Machos which sold out its entire run in just a few weeks.  

WHERE: Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street, Berwyn

HOW MUCH?  GENERAL:  $16           GROUPS OF 8+:  $14

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Tickets now on sale.

Online at http://www.16thstreettheater.org 

In Person at North Berwyn Park District, 1619 Wesley Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

Ticket and Info Hotline (708) 795-6704

Please visit www.16thstreettheater.org

 
16th STREET THEATER is Berwyn's professional equity theater under the artistic direction of Ann Filmer. 2008 marks its first season. 

The BERWYN CULTURAL CENTER, a North Berwyn Park District managed facility, is dedicated to providing the highest quality and range of cultural arts programs, classes, workshops, events, and exhibitions providing opportunities for Berwyn residents and area artists.  The center will provide year-round programs engaging participants of all ages in visual, performing, literary, martial and media arts and 16th Street Theater's professional productions. The BCC also will serve as an incubator for emerging artists, artisans, writers, performers and musicians to develop and present new works.  The center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and sustainability of our local communities by advancing appreciation for the beauty of cultural diversity.

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