Lucia Cox's BLACKBIRD to Make US Premiere at Location One, 4/16

Blackbird will make its US Premiere at Location One, 26 Greene Street, New York, NY, running April 16-28, 2013, Tuesday-Sunday at 8PM with 3PM Sun. matinees.

Blackbird is a Manchester Theatre Award nominee, recipient of the Forever Manchester Award, and was produced in the UK by the prestigious Lowry Theatre, as a part of the 2012 re:Play festival. Playwright Lucia Cox has a long-standing relationship with Schmucks Theatre, writing the world premiere production of St. Swithins' Day, which was presented at The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Schmucks Theatre is devoted to the creation of challenging Contemporary Theatre and the incubation of emerging artists in the field. Working predominantly with text - new, classic and found, the company's work has been seen at some of the world's major theatre festivals, and has been highly critically acclaimed since forming in November 2009. Now based between London and New York City, Schmucks Theatre is uniquely engaged with emerging theatre artists in both communities, a relationship which has become central to the development of the company's theatrical aesthetic, reflected in the universal, human qualities that propel the company in their work.

Blackbird, written by Lucia Cox, will be directed by Nathan Shreeve and stars Souraya Bourkhim* as the Blackbird.

The creative team features installation design by Nick Benacerraf, costume design by Alice Tavener, light design by Colin Chauche and sound design by Ben Truppin-Brown. Produced by Justine de Penning.

Tickets are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/358791.

*Soraya Bourkhim is a member of Actors Equity Association, Blackbird is an Equity Approved Showcase.