LA's Lounge Theatre Presents Rita O'Farrell's PEDESTRIAN, 4/27-5/27

Pedestrian, a new comedy by Rita O'Farrell, which had its world premiere in the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Festival, will have a limited run at the Lounge Theatre. Directed by Marjo-Riikka Makela, performances will begin on Friday, April 27, with opening set for Sunday, April 29 at 7pm. The limited engagement will run through May 27 only.

Pedestrian is the tale of Sherry and Dennis, a young couple flirting with upwardly mobile status, whose world is suddenly thrown out of balance due to a strange incident on a subway platform. Dealing with circumstances that unsettle what Sherry and Dennis thought was a perfect life, they begin to question when to strive for structure and safety, and when to settle for less. Meanwhile, a collection of very odd and unique plant life makes an unexpected appearance.

Rita O'Farrell's other plays, Icebox Genius and Apologetic Killer, have been produced at various Fringe Festivals around the country. The cast of Pedestrian will feature (in alphabetical order) Daniel Ball, Kristyn Chalker, David Collier, Max (a dog), Gary McKee II, Olga O'Farrell,andLuis Sosa. Technical direction is by Daniel Moseid, the lighting design is by Jonathan Daroca, and the stage manager is Mary Naylor. Pedestrian is produced at the Lounge Theatre by Rita O'Farrell, Chekhov Studio International, and Theatre of Wolves.

Pedestrian will play two preview performances on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, at 8pm. Opening night is set for Sunday, April 29 at 7:00, and the engagement will continue through May 27 only. The running schedule is Friday and Saturday at 8:00, and Sunday at 7:00, with one added Thursday performance on May 24, at 8pm. Pedestrian tickets are on sale now ($20 for general admission), and may be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com/event/237242, or by calling (509) 389-8405. For more info, visit www.chekhovstudio.com.

The Lounge Theatre is located at 6201 Santa Monica Boulevard (at El Centro), in Los Angeles, 90038. Street parking is available.