#theaternow to Present New One-Man Play PETER AND THE NEVERBIRD, 6/8-9

#theaternow is proud to present the world premiere of Peter and the Neverbird, a new one-man play inspired by J. M. Barrie's beloved classic,Peter and Wendy. This exciting new piece combines imagination-powered magic and theatricality to tell a new story of our cherished Peter Pan and the Neverbird, a lesser, benevolent figure from the book, who here gets a deeper exploration. Written and performed by Chris Bresky, it is directed by Sally Ollove and will have two performances only-June 8th at 8pm and June 9th at 3pm.

Long after the events of the Peter Pan story we all know, the Lost Boys have turned on Peter, joined the Pirates, and have chased the Neverbird into our world. They have broken the first rule of Neverland-Never hurt the Neverbird. Peter chases after to save her as she once saved him, but becomes lost in the process, making it apparent that he may need the Neverbird more than she needs him. Chris Bresky plays Peter in this "one man Pan", written to explore the lost childhood and loneliness that we have all at one time felt.

This is Chris Bresky's first produced work as a playwright. He is also currently workshopping another solo show which he originally developed for his MFA thesis at the University of San Diego, called Sons of our Mothers.

As an actor, Chris has been seen in Peter Pan (as Peter) and The History Boys (Barrymore Nom.) at the Arden Theatre, Tom Sawyer and Mark Twain: Sacred Cows Make the Best Hamburgers (People's Light), The Credeaux Canvas (Theatre Horizon), King John (New York Shakespeare Exch.), Lorenzaccio (Red Bull Theatre), Taming of the Shrew (Capitol Repertory Theatre), The Hit (Lamb's Players Theatre), Restoration Comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, Titus Andronicus,A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, Othello, and Hamlet at The Old Globe in San Diego. Education: MFA, USD/The Old Globe. Television: Elementary, Medium, Numb3rs, and Do No Harm. Film: Romeo and Juliet adaptation, Private Romeo.

Sally Ollove is a Philadelphia-based director and dramaturg who has worked with Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Company, TheatreExile, Gas & Electric Arts, and The Foundry. She is the Resident Dramaturg at Azuka Theatre, Company Member of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, and the producer of the Arden's new play residency program, The Writers' Room. Previous directing credits include Macbeth (which she also adapted), The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Secret Garden, as well as numerous readings and workshops for new plays. She is also a frequent Assistant Director at Arden. She holds an MFA in Dramaturgy from the ART/MXAT Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard. She is an adjunct faculty member at Rowan University and a member of the 2011 Lincoln Center Director's Lab.

Free baked goods will be available to patrons both nights and following each show there will be a discussion with the creative teams to gain audience feedback.

#theaternow is a small theater company formed in 2011 by three enterprising young theater professionals. Having recently held events in both Trenton and Princeton, their stated mission is to nurture a community of emerging artists by providing a platform on which they can experiment, gain firsthand experience, take on leadership roles, and develop an artistic aesthetic.

Peter and the Neverbird will take place at the Mill Hill Playhouse, located at 205 East Front Street, Trenton. Admission is free of charge, though donations are kindly accepted.

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