Epic Theatre to Present RED SPEEDO at Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket Pool

Epic Theatre Company will present the theatrical event of the year. Lucas Hnath's brilliant look at masculinity and athleticism arrives in New England in a visceral site-specific production that cannot be missed.

In "Red Speedo," Ray is a talented swimmer on the verge of making it to the Olympics. A slot in the games would mean an endorsement deal with Speedo, and the chance to be set for life. But when performance-enhancing drugs are found in the locker room, Ray's dream--and his talent--are called into question.

"We've been building up to this production for months," says Artistic Director Kevin Broccoli, "The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket have graciously allowed us to use their incredible indoor pool at their beautiful new facility. We believe the addition of a site-specific location has really catapulted this show into being the theatrical event of the season."

Vince Petronio directs a cast that includes Gunnar Manchester, Christopher Crider-Plonka, Emma Sacchetti, and Jay Are Adams.

"Red Speedo" by Lucas Hnath runs October 27th - November 11th at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket at the indoor pool. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.

IF YOU GO:

RED SPEEDO

By Lucas Hnath

Directed by Vince Petronio

Featuring: Gunnar Manchester, Christopher Crider-Plonka, Emma Sacchetti and Jay Are Adams

Production Manager: Megan Ruggiero
Production Stage Manager: Samantha Gaus
Fight Choreographer: Michael Puppi
Marketing and Development: Ashley Arnold
Photographer: Dave Cantelli
Poster Design: David Conlon

Presented with Special Permission by Dramatists Play Service

Performances:
Friday, October 27th @ 8pm
Saturday, October 28th @ 8pm
Friday, November 3rd @ 8pm
Saturday, November 4th @ 8pm
Friday, November 10th @ 8pm
Saturday, November 11th @ 8pm

All performances are at the indoor pool at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket located at 1 Moeller Place, Pawtucket RI 02860.

Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 for Seniors.
All Students (High School and College) and Members of the Military can attend any performance for free as part of Epic's free ticketing program.
Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3118153.

*Temperatures at the indoor pool are warm, so cool clothing is recommended for audience members.

***Epic Theatre Company seeks to bring provocative contemporary work to Rhode Island as well as new perspectives on classical theater. We strive to continue the tradition of "event" theater, where each production has built-in excitement both for the audiences and the artists involved.

****Epic is a proud member of the Rhode Island Theater Alliance (RITA) and is the Resident Theater Company at the Artists Exchange in Cranston, RI.

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