Natalie (Donna Vivino, center) steps in during a heated conversation between Mickey (Jim Stanek, left) and Bobby (Leo Ash Evens, right) while their friend Fred (Gabriel Marin) looks on in 'FINKS' presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at the Mountain Vi Photo

From: Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents FINKS

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Bay Area audiences with the California Premiere of FINKS, a comic drama based on the true story of comedian/actor Jack Gilford directed by TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli. With the 1950s Red Scare in full swing, the House Un-American Activities Committee attacks 'subversion' in the arts. When a romance blossoms between rising comic Mickey and firebrand actress Natalie, they face being blacklisted along with their friends and fellow artists. Written by Jack's son, playwright/screenwriter Joe Gilford, this engaging play shares the story of targeted individuals in the entertainment industry suddenly faced with losing their careers, or being branded forever as 'finks.' For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.