Kirk Douglas Theatre Presents THE WAKE, 3/21-4/18

Kirk Douglas Theatre presents the world premiere of  Lisa Kron's The Wake co-produced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and directed by Leigh Silverman.  Previews begin March 21.  The Wake opens March 28 and is set to run through April 18, 2010.

Obie-winning playwright Lisa Kron's new play, "The Wake," centers on Ellen, a smart, politically engaged, freelance writer who has created a warm circle of friends – a "puppy pile of people" – including her longtime partner, his sister and her partner. Convinced that her friends are blind to the ramifications of the political turmoil of the year 2000 and the 21st century, Ellen herself is unable to see the truth at the heart of her own life.  Kron's deeply affecting new play unearths the assumptions of privilege and comfort that lie deep in the American character, and confronts the inescapable truth that no matter how intelligent, open or self-reflective you think you are, you'll never be able to see your own blind spot.

DATES/TIMES: Previews begin March 21. Opens March 28.
Through April 18, 2010.
Previews: Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m.
No Monday performance.
Opens Sunday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Regular Performances: Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
No Monday performances.

Ticket prices range from  $20 to $45.  Tickets may be purchased by calling CTG Audience Services at (213) 628-2772, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office (at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles), on-line at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or at the Kirk Douglas Theatre box office two hours prior to performances. Hot Tix: $20 each may be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (no checks). Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: information & charge, TDD (213) 680-4017.

Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232.  Ample free parking and restaurants adjacent.

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