American Stage Honors Liz Taylor During WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

In honor of Academy Award winning actress Elizabeth Taylor, who recently passed away, American Stage Theatre Company has announced two efforts to commemorate her life during the theatre's run of Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF Virginia Woolf, of which she starred in the film version.

The final performance of WHO'S AFRAID OF Virginia Woolf on April 23 will be dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor, with part of the proceeds from ticket sales going to her favorite charities. In tribute to her efforts in combating HIV/AIDS and her support of organizations that helped those afflicted with the deadly disease, American Stage is also offering $20 off a ticket to any performance of WHO'S AFRAID OF Virginia Woolf to patrons when they purchase a ticket to Jonathan Larson's RENT, the quintessential musical about the AIDS epidemic in the '90s, to be performed at American Stage in the Park starting April 13.

"Considering her contribution to the art of acting and how important HIV/AIDS education was to Taylor, we felt it was imperative that we continue her legacy by giving her fans a very meaningful way to see a production of the script from which her performance won her so much acclaim and an amazing musical in the Park that is so much about a cause she held dear to her heart," said Todd Olson, producing artistic director.

WHO'S AFRAID OF Virginia Woolf stars American Stage veterans Christine Decker (DOUBT), Betty-Jane Parks (A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED CHILDREN'S SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT), as well as newcomers Matt Huffman and Richard B. Watson.

Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
(No Tuesday performances Apr. 5 or 12)
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

"Pay-What-You-Can" night is Apr. 19

Tickets prices are $35-$47 depending on date and time of performance.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its six play Mainstage Series in its brand new, 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The theatre's other programming includes: American Stage in the Park, "After Hours" Series, Susan R. Hough Cabaret Series, School Tour and camps and classes for children and adults. The Hough Family Foundation is the Season Sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage Sponsor, Bank of America is the Education Partner, WEDU is the Media Sponsor and WUSF 89.7 is the Radio Sponsor of American Stage. This production is co-sponsored by Jean and Gary Carnes, Tim Watson and Joe Pugliano and Synovus Bank.

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