Cygnet Announces Cast For THE VORTEX Staged Reading 6/21

Noël Coward is alive and well at Cygnet Theatre! With the current run of Coward's PRIVATE LIVES receiving raves on the mainstage, Associate Artistic Director Francis Gercke has assembled a stellar cast of San Diego favorites to deliver a staged reading of his most famous drama, THE VORTEX. The one-night only reading will be performed Monday, June 21st, 2010 at 7:00pm in Cygnet's Old Town Theatre. This performance marks the continuation of Cygnet's highly popular Playwright Companion Series which seeks to deepen the theatre-going experience for its audiences with uniquely diverse "partner pieces" to each of Cygnet's main-stage shows.

First staged in 1924, Coward specifically wrote THE VORTEX as a means of proving his ability as a dramatic writer and actor. The story centers on a nymphomaniac, married socialite named Florence and her newly-engaged, cocaine-addicted son, named Nicky. Coward played the role of Nicky himself. His performance, as well as the production, became a sensation as much for its scandalous subject matter, as for its fascinating characters and finely-tuned dramatic core.

Cygnet's staged-reading of THE VORTEX will include Rosina Reynolds (Noises Off, Copenhagen, The Little Foxes) as Florence; Stephen Lone as Nicky; Amanda Morrow (A Christmas Carol) as Bunty; Brian Mackey (The History Boys) as Tom; Tom Stephenson (The History Boys, My Fair Lady, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Pawnie; Jessica John (Private Lives, Noises Off, Mauritius) as Helen, Jim Chovick (A Christmas Carol, Desire Under the Elms, Copenhagen) as David and Francis Anita Rivera (upcoming...The Norman Conquests) as Clara. Gercke, who co-directed Private Lives, will direct.

Admission to THE VORTEX is FREE with a $10 suggested donation. This one-night only event will be performed Monday, June 21st at 7:00 pm on Cygnet's Old Town Stage located at 4040 Twiggs St. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

For more information visit Cygnet's website at www.cygnettheatre.com or call the box office at (619) 337-1525.

WHAT: Cygnet Theatre presents...
A Playwright Companion Series Reading of THE VORTEX.

WHERE: Cygnet Theatre - The Old Town Stage
4040 Twiggs St. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

WHO: Written by Noël Coward
Directed by Francis Gercke

CAST: Jim Chovickº (Pawnie)
Jessica Johnº (Helen)
Stephen Lone (Nicky)
Brian Mackey (Tom)
Amanda Morrow (Bunty)
Rosina Reynolds*º (Florence)
Francis Anita Rivera (Clara)
Tom Stephensonº (Pawnie)
* Member of Actors Equity Association, °Resident Artist

DATE: June 21st, 2010

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday at 7:00pm.

PRICE: FREE! - Suggested $10 Donation

HOW: Phone: (619) 337-1525
Online: www.cygnettheatre.com
In Person: Old Town Theatre - 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110

Cygnet Theatre Company is a 501(k) 3 non-profit organization founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Sean Murray and Executive Director Bill Schmidt. In 2003, Cygnet renovated a storefront at 6663 El Cajon Blvd in the Rolando area into a 161-seat theatre. Cygnet has received over 50 awards and grown to one of the most highly regarded theatre companies in the San Diego area. In December 2007, Cygnet was awarded a 10-year lease by State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Concessions and Reservations Division of the Old Town Theatre. Located in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, the 248-seat venue was renovated during the summer and fall of 2008 and re-opened in November.

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