Circle Theatre to Stage UNDER THE SKIN This Spring

Full of the clever and intricate dialogue that makes his work remarkable and popular, Michael Hollinger's UNDER THE SKIN is the second show in Circle Theatre's anniversary season.

This funny and moving new play asks the question: what does it really mean to give a part of yourself to someone else? Previous Circle productions by Mr. Hollinger include: Incorruptible (2009); Opus (2010); Ghost-Writer (2012); and Hope & Gravity (2014). Mr. Hollinger will travel to Fort Worth to attend the final matinee preview and opening night performances of UNDER THE SKIN.

"Since plays can easily travel without their playwrights, it's a wonderful thing to develop an actual relationship with a theatre over the course of many years. So it is with me and Circle Theatre, which has produced striking productions of my plays Hope and Gravity, Ghost-Writer, Incorruptible and Opus. Ft. Worth audiences who have come to know my work through these will recognize in UNDER THE SKIN my love of "ha-ha-ouch" -- comedy that strives to both release laughter and also reveal sometimes-uncomfortable truths about human nature." -Michael Hollinger (Playwright)

Circle's production is directed by Alan Shorter and features Stormi Demerson* (Marlene Hayes), Mark Fickert* (Lou Ziegler), Sam Henderson* (Jarrell Hayes), and Alexandra Lawrence (Raina Lamott).

Circle Theatre's production team members include Megan Beddingfield* (Stage Manager), Clare Floyd DeVries (Set Design), John Leach (Lighting Design), David H.M. Lambert (Sound Design), Sarah Tonemah (Costume Design) and Kyle Montgomery (Props Design). *Member of Actors' Equity Association

The play runs approximately 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. Contains adult language & subject matter. UNDER THE SKIN will play the Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (Sundance Square Entertainment District) from April 28 to May 21, 2016.

Opening night is Saturday, April 30, 8:00 pm ($38); School Night is Friday, May 13, 8:00 pm ($5 students - $10 faculty & staff); Plus Half-Off Fridays - Friday, May 13, 8:00 pm ($15- $19); Friday, May 20, 8:00 pm ($15- $19).

Circle will deduct half off of Friday night tickets for anyone registered as an organ donor. Patron must provide proof of registration at the performance. There will be an up-charge if proof is not produced. (Cannot be combined with another discount.)

Regular Shows: Thursday at 7:30 pm ($25 - $33); Fridays at 8:00 pm ($30 - $38); Saturdays at 3:00 pm ($25 - $33); Saturdays at 8:00 pm ($30 - $38). Reservations can be made online at www.circletheatre.com by calling 817.877.3040, or at the Circle Theatre Box Office, 230 West Fourth Street between Houston and Throckmorton, in downtown Fort Worth. Senior, Student, Military, KERA, Press Pass, S.T.A.G.E., and Group discounts are available.

Half-price tickets for students are sold 30 minutes before show time, subject to availability. Complimentary valet parking is available for all performances. Patrons with special needs should contact our box office.

Founded in 1981 by Rose Pearson and Bill Newberry, Circle Theatre is currently producing its thirty-fifth season of live theatre in Fort Worth. Circle Theatre's mission is the advocacy of contemporary plays rarely seen in this community. Circle is committed to presenting professional, innovative theatre in an intimate setting. To read Circle Theatre's full history, visit circletheatre.com/about/history.

Pictured: Alexandra Lawrence (Raina Lamott), Mark Fickert (Lou Ziegler) and Sam Henderson (Jarrell Hayes) in Under the Skin by Michael Hollinger. Photo by Tim Long.

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