Photo Flash: The Cell's AND THEN YOU GO ON

the cell presents Bob Jaffe's ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett, beginning March 23, as part of SEE-SAW SOLO FESTIVAL, at the cell (338 West 23rd Street) in the heart of Chelsea.

Since its inception in 2006, the cell: A Twenty-First Century Salon has been, and continues to be, an incubator for creative projects. Through its strong commitment to cultivate undiscovered artists, the cell has created residencies for diverse groups including the Tandem Reading Series, Center for Contemporary Opera, and The Blackboard Reading Series. the cell (Nancy Manocherian, Founding Artistic Director; Kira Simring, Artistic Director; Pat Jones, Managing Director; Garlia Jones, Director of Development) has brought to life its mission statement to "mine the mind, pierce the heart, and awaken the soul" through innovative programming of new creative projects.

About ...AND THEN WE GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett:

Adapted and performed by Bob Jaffe, ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett draws from 13 of Samuel Beckett's works, spanning 44 years (1936-1980). Jaffe portrays a single, composite character, who finds hope and connection in the face of despair, in this "tour de force solo performance piece" (CurtainUp.com). The New York Times called the production "a lionizing tribute to this great Irish writer, and it is inarguably a deserving one." Peter Wallace directs.

...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett features set design by Jill Klinow Jaffe (original design by Jeremy Woodward); costume design by Marilyn Salvatore; and lighting design by Lee Terry.

Most recently, Mr. Jaffe has been performing to standing ovations in David Eliet's BUT FOR THE GRACE, with productions at Trinity Repertory Company and the NY International Fringe Festival and half-hour TV special. ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett originated at Perishable Theatre in Providence, RI with subsequent runs Off-Broadway, at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, and on tour. Other credits include Two-Headed Calf's MAJOR BARBARA at La MaMa, opposite Heidi Schreck, and appearances on "Brotherhood" and "Law & Order: SUV."

Director Peter Wallace has worked as a theater director and professor in New York for more than 25 years and did his graduate work at Yale. He is the founder and executive director of Brooklyn Artists Gym, an artist studio and gallery facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn.

Performances of ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF Samuel Beckett run Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm: March 23-27 and April 6-10, as part of SEE-SAW SOLO FESTIVAL, at the cell (338 West 23rd Street). General admission tickets are $18; students/seniors $10 (password: seesaw). For reservations, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

For more information, visit www.thecelltheatre.org

Photo Credit: Paula Court

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