Conflict of Interest to Present 'McReele' This Fall

CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEATER COMPANY have announced their revival of Stephen Belber's play MCREELE, directed by Leah Bonvissuto. MCREELE will play a three-week limited engagement at the Richmond Shepard Theatre (309 East 26th Street). Performances begin Wednesday, October 8 and continue through Saturday, October 25.

MCREELE is the politically dramatic story of world-weary Delaware journalist, Rick Dayne, as he rediscovers his zeal liberating convicted murderer, Darius McReele, from sixteen years on death row. Darius' magnetic personality makes him a darling of the lecture circuit, leading to national media attention and political viability.

When the local Democratic Party taps McReele to challenge the Republican incumbent for his U.S. Senate seat, McReele hires Dayne to be his campaign manager. When questions arise about McReele's true culpability in the crime for which he has been cleared, Rick's attempt to salvage his faith in humanity runs up against his all-too-human desire to win at all costs.

Dayne's dilemma will reinforce the lesson all voters forget at their peril this election year: that politicians serve merely as warped reflections of themselves.

The production features scenic design by Ann Bartek, costume design by Daonne Huff, and lighting design by Terry Smith. Joanna Jacobsen is the stage manager.

MCREELE plays the following regular schedule through Saturday, October 25:

Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and are now available online at www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Richmond Shepard Theater Box Office, ½ hour prior to performance.

For more information please visit www.mcreele2008.com