Ringwald to Premiere THE HUNG MAN, 4/1-25

The Ringwald Theatre is proud to continue its Season of Classics with the world premiere of THE HUNG MAN by Detroit playwrights Ian Bonner and Marty Shea.

The Ringwald's hottest new play is THE HUNG MAN. It has everything: murder, suspense, handsome New York bachelors hosting a dinner party, an icy dame who may not be what she seems, a psycho in a house dress, a rear window, and of course a cameo by the Master himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Based on Hitchcock's gayest film, ROPE, the plot revolves around a steamer trunk that may or may not be hiding a dead body.

It is 1952 and New York bachelors Farley and John are hosting a dinner party for John's girlfriend Grace and his mother, Mrs. Collier. When a Detective arrives unannounced investigating a potential suicide at the apartment building across the street, no one will escape suspicion from dastardly doings. While the boys try to hide the contents of a steamer trunk hiding in plain sight and everyone is dodging a strange bird infestation, the comedy comes fast, furious, and as sharp as the blade of a kitchen knife.

Ian Bonner and Marty Shea, authors of last season's hit GOOD MEN AND TRUE at Planet Ant, have crafted a hilarious, loving tribute to the Master of Suspense.

Dyan Bailey directs a cast that includes Joe Bailey, Christa Coulter, Vince Kelley, Joel Mitchell, and Richard Payton.

Set Design by Pal Molnar. Costume Design by Tanner Murray. Lighting Design by Brandy Joe Plambeck.

THE HUNG MAN opens Friday, April 1, 2016 and plays through Monday, April 25, 2016 at 8pm on Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights with 3pm Sunday matinees. Ticket prices are $20.00 for Friday and Saturday performances, $15 for Sunday shows, and Monday nights are HALF OFF the original ticket price at only $10 a ticket. The April 1 Opening Night Performance ticket price is $10 and will include a pre-show reception. The first Sunday performance, April 3, will be PAY WHAT YOU CAN. All students can now receive a $5 discount off normal ticket price on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances (available at the box office the day of the show with valid student ID). Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRingwald.com or at the theatre box office. The Ringwald box office opens 45 minutes before performances and tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card.

The Ringwald opened their doors eight years ago on May 11, 2007 with Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy. Quickly, The Ringwald became a mainstay of Detroit's theatre community. Past Productions include: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, Glengarry Glen Ross, Stupid f-ing Bird, Angels in America, Into the Woods, A Streetcar Named Desire, August: Osage County, The Bad Seed, Making Porn, The Book of Liz, and Evil Dead: The Musical. The Ringwald was named 2009, 2012 and 2013 Best Theatrical Troupe by Real Detroit and Best Place to See Local Theatre in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the readers of Metro Times.

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