Tickets on Sale for 'Jan McArt's New Play Readings' Series, Featuring HOUSE OF GABOR and More
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 30, 2017
Single tickets to the four staged play readings at Lynn University comprising 'Jan McArt's New Play Readings' series for 2017-18 are now on sale to the general public, at the price of $10 each.
They may be purchased at the Lynn University box office, or by calling the box office at 561-237-9000, and also online at www.lynn.edu/events/concerts-and-performances/live-at-lynn/new-play-readings.
The four new works that will be presented on Monday evenings, at 7:30 PM, in the Wold Performing Arts Center of Lynn University, beginning October 30th, are:
October 30, 2017 - 'HOUSE OF GABOR'
a new play by Tony Finstrom
directed by Wayne Rudisill
It's Vegas. It's New Year's Eve. It's 1953. Come join Zsa Zsa & Company for a peek at their bygone world full of mink, Champagne, and ... men, in this glittering new work based on true events. Featuring Jan McArt, Mia Matthews, Alex Alvarez, Jeffrey Bruce and Michael McKeever.
January 22, 2018 - 'STARMAKER'
a new play by Michael Leeds
directed by Andy Rogow
The true story of Hollywood super-agent Henry Willson and his relationship with his super-client Rock Hudson, as told by Henry himself, accompanied by a Greek chorus of his other famous clients. Written and directed by the co-artistic directors of Fort Lauderdale's award-winning Island City Stage. Featuring Dominic Servidio, Lindsey Corey, Clay Cartland, Larry Buzzeo, Jordan Armstrong and Sean Davis.
February 12, 2018 - 'WIDOW ON THE LOOSE'
a new play by Jay Stuart
directed by Michael McKeever
Is it acceptable for a married woman to make love to a preacher, a car salesman and a mysterious hotel guest who keeps changing his identity? And, if a bellman has an affair with a guest, is it reasonable to still expect a tip? Featuring JanMcArt and a cast TBA.
March 12, 2018 - 'A HOME'
a new play by Dan Clancy
directed by John Tolley
The story of the Reddington family - father, mother, daughter, son - tracing the family's history over a period of sixty years. Although the action takes place in the family's Brooklyn brownstone, their story will resonate with your own. From the author of 'MIDDLETOWN.' Featuring a cast TBA.
Jan McArt, Florida's First Lady of Theater, and head of theater development at Boca Raton's Lynn University, has been guiding her award-winning 'Jan McArt's New Play Readings' series to astonishing success for the past five years.
"I love it, she says, "because it's creative and I'm making things happen."
Her mission with this play reading program? To develop new commercially entertaining plays by Florida playwrights.
Each year four new plays are rehearsed and rewritten over a period of five days by some of the region's top actors, directors and playwrights. Then they get staged readings in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center on the Lynn campus, to an ever-growing, enthusiastic audience.
Out of the past five seasons, seven of the plays presented have gone on to (or are about to go on to) full productions around Florida, and around the country, including one that recently opened Off-Broadway at New York's Primary Stages.
"If there's one thing I enjoy, it's developing new work," McArt says. "And I'm working as hard as ever to make that happen here at Lynn."
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