WILD BOY Developmental Workshop Held At Pacific Resident Theatre 6/5-7/26

PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE presents a developmental workshop production of a new play, WILD BOY, written by Oliver Goldstick ("Ugly Betty," Dinah Was), based on the critically-acclaimed memoir "Not Even Wrong" by Paul Collins and directed by Oliver Goldstick. WILD BOY features Kevin Rahm (Lee Dumott on "Desperate Housewives"), Dana Dewes (Rocket to the Moon, Big Love), Katy Selverstone (Big Love, Mating Dance of the Werewolf), Molly Schaffer (Tonight at 8:30) and Bud Leslie (Dinah Was). WILD BOY is being produced by Sarah Newman-Martins. WILD BOY will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and run through Sunday, July 26 at PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE, 703 Venice Blvd in Venice. This workshop production is not open for reviews.

When Paul and Jennifer Collins learn that their brilliant toddler Morgan, may never master the most basic forms of human connection, their once-solid marriage begins to crumble. Paul looks for answers in the amazing story of Peter the Wild Boy, a mysterious, feral youth who was adopted by King George I in the 1700s. Based on the critically acclaimed memoir, "Not Even Wrong," WILD BOY is the compelling journey of parents facing the greatest of challenges, as well as a stirring exploration of what makes us all human.

OLIVER GOLDSTICK (Director/Playwright) is currently developing ASSISTED LOVING, a new series for NBC based on the critically-acclaimed book by Bob Morris. He has written and produced many series for television, including "Lipstick Jungle," "Ugly Betty," "Desperate Housewives," "Popular," "Everwood," "American Dreams," "Caroline In The City," and "Coach." His films for television include "Plainsong," starring Aidan Quinn and Rachel Griffiths, the CAMY-award winning "Crossroads," and Emmy-nominated "Bailey's Mistake," starring Linda Hamilton and Joan Plowright. Goldstick's television work has earned him a Golden Globe, Writers Guild Award, GLAAD award, the NAACP Image Award and a Peabody. His Off-Broadway musical play, Dinah Was, based on the life of rhythm-and-blues legend Dinah Washington, received Obie, Barrymore, and Jefferson awards, and was later broadcast on National Public Radio with L.A. Theatre Works. Mr. Goldstick's plays have been produced at venues across the country, including the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Arena Stage and Dallas Theatre Center. He has been a member of Pacific Resident Theatre since 1989. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia University, Goldstick's illustrations have appeared in Quarto and The Columbia Review.

The Cast of WILD BOY features (in alphabetical order - cast alternates, call for schedule):
Dana Dewes, Suzanne Ford, Marilyn Fox. Joshua Kuehl, Bud Leslie, Brian Letscher, Carla Obert, Jon Eric Preston, Kevin Rahm, Will Rothhaar, Molly Schaffer, Katy Selverstone and Christopher Shaw.

WILD BOY has assembled an award-winning design team: The Set Design is by Tom Buderwitz (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me). The Lighting Design is William Wilday (Simpatico, Lions). The Sound Design is by Cricket S. Myers (The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Little Dog Laughed). The Costume Design is by Audrey Eisner. (The Hasty Heart, Anatol).

WILD BOY will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and runs through Sunday, July 26. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Ticket prices range from $20.00 - $25.00 for all performances. WILD BOY will perform at PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE, 703 Venice Blvd. in Venice. For Tickets, please call 310-822-8392 or visit www.pacificresidenttheatre.com.

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