Joe Assadourian's THE BULLPEN Extends Through 11/22

On October 8, Joe Assadourian went from the cage to the stage when he was released from Otisville Correctional Institution after serving 12 of his 25-year sentence for attempted murder. Having discovered his theatrical ability while reluctantly participating in a workshop behind bars led by Off-Broadway solo-show actor/director Richard Hoehler, he wrote The Bullpen, a one-man - 18-character comedy - which The New York Times calls "wildly funny" and "a must see" by Theatermania. Eric Krebs, in association with The Fortune Society, is presenting the "tour de force" (The Huffington Post) at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street - just east of Broadway). Performances began on June 22, 2014 where it was met with critical acclaim and has been extended twice - now through November 22.

"We celebrate this milestone achievement," says producer Krebs. "It's truly remarkable how Joe has been able to turn his life around by developing his marvelous talent as both a writer and a performer. At the same time he has found a way to see humor in what was a dark chapter in his life. I couldn't be more proud."

In The Bullpen, a man is arrested, arraigned and put on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit. Consequently he is judged by two systems of jurisprudence - one a jury of his peers in an actual courtroom and the other, the fascinating and hilarious denizens of the bullpen in which he is being held. Mr. Assadourian mercurially transforms from character to character and court to court as the play steamrolls toward both verdicts that literally range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

The performance schedule for The Bullpen is: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.StepInTheBullpen.com.

The Amas Salon is designed to present up-close and personal events that celebrate the New York Theatre scene and some of its brightest talents.

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres begin at 6:30p
Show begins at 7:30pm
Q&A following performance
Tickets: $75.00*

This is a One Time Event with Limited Seating!!

ORDER TICKETS at www.amasmusical.org or CALL 212-563-2565

THE PLAYROOM THEATER - 151 WEST 46TH STREET - 8th floor

(just east of Broadway)

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