TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," announced today that due to audience demand, its production of Václav Havel's The Memorandum will extend for seven (7) additional performances (through Saturday, December 4th at 8pm). Directed by TACT Company Member and Associate Producer Jenn Thompson, performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Monday, October 25th, 2010. Opening night was Thursday, November 4th at 7:30pm. Originally scheduled to close on Saturday, November 27th, The Memorandum will now end its run following the 8pm performance on Saturday, December 4th.
Here's what the critics have to say about "THE MEMORANDUM"...
"A handsome production. Has the crisp precision of farce. 'Mad Men' meets Czech modern."
- The New York Times
"Intriguing...Havel's mischievous satire contains many dark delights...
think 'Brazil' meets 'Office Space.'"
- Time Out NY
"A brisk lighthearted production...filled with humor."
- Associated Press
"Very well executed...remains as relevant now as it was in the shadow after the fall of Stalinism."
- NYTheatre.com
"Worthy of Kafka."
- Theatermania
"Stylish...first class."
-Backstage
"Uniformly superb."
-Curtain Up
"Timeless. A rare chance to see a classic."
- Lighting and Sound America
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