August Strindberg Repertory will move its all black cast production of Strindberg's "Playing With Fire" to the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, from June 15 to June 30, raising it to an Off-Broadway contract. With this production, August Strindberg Rep becomes a resident company of the Gene Frankel Theatre. The play, one of Strindberg's rare comedies, is translated by Ulrika Brand and newly adapted by Obie-winner Leslie Lee, Executive Director of Negro Ensemble Company. Directed by Robert Greer, the production is co-presented by August Strindberg Repertory Theatre and Negro Ensemble Company in association with Theater Resources Unlimited.
The production opened Off-off Broadway at New School for Drama, 151 Bank Street (West Village) on May 18 and will finish its scheduled run there on June 10. The original run of 16 performances will be increased by an extension of ten, for a total of 26.Videos