3Graces Theater Co Presents AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, Opens May 21

3GRACES THEATER COMPANY is pleased to announce the first NYC revival and 10th Anniversary Production of AS IT IS IN HEAVEN by Arlene Hutton (The Nibroc Trilogy, Running), directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser (The Countess). AS IT IS IN HEAVEN will play a four-week limited engagement at the Cherry Lane Studio (38 Commerce Street, NYC). The play is running in rep with GraceNotes presents At the Corner of Faith and Reason two World Premiere One-Acts commissioned by 3Graces about faith, Dissonance by Craig Pospisil, directed by Jim Elliot and Parent Teacher by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Kel Haney. Performances begin Friday, May 20 and continue through Saturday, June 11. Opening Night is Saturday, May 21 (7 p.m.).

PRESS PERFORMANCES:
May 20 at 7pm and May 21 at 3pm and 7pm. (Press may be accommodated at any other performance.)

AS IT IS IN HEAVEN is ?a moving portrayal of upheaval caused when the utopian existence of an 1830?s Shaker community in Kentucky is threatened by the arrival of ?newcomers? claiming to see angels.??The Herald

The arrival of Fanny upsets the community's harmony and routine, and her visions reignite their once dramatic form of worship. But the devout Eldress Hannah, who has lived her entire life preparing to walk with angels, finds her leadership threatened and needs proof, no matter the cost to her own soul. Hymns sung a cappella punctuate the scenes of the play, which ends with a joyful explosion of Shaker singing and ecstatic dance.

The production features costume design by Shelley Norton and Veneda Truesdale, and lighting design by Joshua Scherr. John D. Ivy is the sound designer, Josh Wunderlich is the set designer and technical director, Phillip Bettencourt is the musical director, Maxine Kern is the dramaturg and Gary Adamsen* is the production stage manager.

AS IT IS IN HEAVEN plays the following schedule through Saturday, June 11:

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 5/21 and 6/4
Saturdays at 7 p.m. (no performance on 6/4)

Tickets are $18 and are now available online at www.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater box office ½ hour prior to performance.

Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission

Website: threegracestheater.org