Shots in the Dark's BEAUTIFUL CUL DE SAC, Starring Andy Falter, Heather Carvel & More, Opens Tonight

Shots in the Dark Independent Theatre Company presents BEAUTIFUL CUL DE SAC. Performances are tonight, June 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 8:00pm, and June 28 at 2:00pm at UAHS Little Theater, 1650 Ridgeview Rd., Upper Arlington, OH. 43221.

Ticket prices are: Adult $15; Seniors $10; Students $5; I.T.S. Member $5. For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.shotsinthedarkitc.org/#!beautiful-cul-de-sac/c15yr

SYNOPSIS

Set in 1999 or so in Stony Bridge Lakes, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, BEAUTIFUL CUL DE SAC follows two families as they interact, intermingle, and intercourse their way through suburban life. This is a hilarious new musical that tackles themes of family, love, sex, and art.

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Stefan Farrenkopf (Book, Composer, Director) is the playwright and composer of Lunch Lady: Tater Tots of
Love, performed around the country and at the Edinburgh Fringe. His direction of Lunch Lady for Shots of the Dark won BWW's 2012 Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical, Local. Stefan wrote and composed Buzzfeed: The Musical for Available Light's 24 Hour Theatre, which initiated his collaborations with Andy Falter and Ashley Woodard. Stefan performed in Shot's Headsets: A View From the Light Booth and in Queens of the Ring for Available Light's Next Stage Initiative. His album of original material, "Then Again Very Indeed" will be available soon. Follow @SFarrenkopf on Twitter for updates. Stefan teaches English at Columbus Academy. He thanks his family for their support and (voluntary!) participation and Michelle Schroeder for her indispensable advice and encouragement.

Katelyn Carle (Stage Manager)

Chloe Beck (Assistant Stage Manager, Choreographer)

Caroline Thoma (Dramaturge)

CAST:

Andy Falter (Tom) is Education Director and leader of The Globe School at Actors' Theatre of Columbus. Andy has been seen on stages and screens across the country, from multiple performances at The White House to commercials and films, including award winning short films 'Til Death, The Bloodline and The New Mr. Phillips (Best Lead Male Actor). Recently, he appeared in Actors' Theatre of Columbus' 2014 productions of Hamlet and The Merry Wives of Windsor (2014- Jebby Award nominee "Best Supporting Male Actor -Play.") He also serves as Drama Director at Kilbourne Middle School in Worthington and portrayed "James Kilbourn" in WOSU TV's Columbus Neighborhoods: Worthington.

Ashley Woodard (Susan) is delighted to be a part of this fantastic new work. She was recently seen in Beauty and the Beast with Columbus Children's Theatre and Romance/Romance with Red Herring Productions. She has also worked with Imagine Productions, Gallery Players, Actors' Theatre, and Curtain Players. Once upon a time she won a JEBBY. Ashley would like to thank Stefan for being the best, and she would also like to give many thanks to Brandon, Jaylene, and her dear friends and family for their unending love and support.

Evan Farrenkopf (Billy)

Justin Nawman (Ed) is the Theatre Director at Thomas Worthington High School. Justin has been a writing contributor to Cracked Magazine, Co-Ed Magazine, and has been seen on stages at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in New York City and Improv Olympic in Los Angeles. His directorial work can be seen monthly at the Cardinal Theatre at Thomas Worthington (between September and May). Numerous somewhat, well-known comedians have told Justin that he is quite funny, and so have a lot of unknown comedians...so you can be the judge of that. He would also like to extend his thanks and gratitude towards the entire Beautiful Cul de Sacteam.

Heather Carvel (Jill)

Alex Farrenkopf (Ken)

Emma Farrenkopf (Kelly)

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