HOLLYWOOD, CA, May 23, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Murder is big business. The Write Act Repertory's current production of Brooklyn U.S.A. opened to a full house Saturday, May 15, 2010. The production will have an extended engagement of a month and a half through Saturday, July 31st, 2010. Showtimes are 8 PM, Thursdays through Saturdays (not playing Memorial Day or July 4th Weekends). Write Act Repertory Theatre is located on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus, located at 6128 Yucca Avenue in Hollywood. The compelling bio-play chronicles the infamous principle characters of Murder, Inc. It is produced by Write Act Repertory Artistic Directors John Lant and Ken Cosby along with producer Anne Mesa in association with CRC Entertainment and Lois Shaffer Oda. Tickets are available at the box office. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 323-469-3113. For more information about play and the cast visit http://www.brooklynusa-theplay.org.
About Murder Inc.
Brooklyn U.S.A. is a true story based on real events of Murder Incorporated, the enforcement arm of America's crime syndicate. This is a story of crime by remorseless killers committed in the name of greed, against those who had run afoul of the cartel and anyone who threatened its existence, and of those good people who would stand up against the Syndicate. Those few individuals who refused to live in fear, dreaming of a better life at a time when their families fleeing from the tightening strangle hold of the Nazis in Europe was peaking. At its climax, a world broken by one stool pigeon whose first-hand knowledge of dozens of killings would send four men directly to the electric chair, including the biggest fish of all, Lepke Buchalter. "What an amazing opportunity to produce a work of this magnitude," states Producing Artistic Director John Lant. "I am extremely excited that this lost gem was brought to my attention by Rico Simonini (playing Smiley) and Director TJ Castronovo. As Brooklyn natives, their excitement and passion about a very big part of our American History and local legend was apparent in our open dialogue about Write Act Rep having to do this play."
About Write Act Repertory
The beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre is located on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus in Hollywood, two blocks east of the famous Capitol Records building near Gower and Franklin off the 101 Freeway. Free parking is located one block south in the lower church parking lot at 6125 Carlos Street. Seating is limited. Lant explains, "My desire is for Write Act Rep to offer our members a place of artistic safety, cultivating an environment to challenge themselves and others that they work with. The realized goal of this project is to perpetuate an enriching live theatre experience by being able to perform for more than just six weeks. We have been very fortunate that St. Stephen's and Father Jamie Edwards-Acton have allowed us the chance to build a patron base as we move into our 12th Season." The website is http://www.writeactrep.org.
The Cast Includes: Will Beinbrink*, Danitha Bockoven, Ryan Christiansen, Johnny Crear, Adriana DeMeo*, David Doman, Stevie Guttman, Shelly Kurtz*, Louie Liberti, Elisabeth Noone*, Vince Palmieri, Bud Sabatino, Rico Simonini* and Johnny Williams.
Alternate Cast Includes: Aaron Berjohn, Carlyn Blount, Steve Castello, Diane Chernansky, David DiBrienza, Joshua Fanaroff*, Gregory Guardino, Pepper Jay, Stefan Lysenko, Philip Matthew McCann, Chris Muto, Kevin Olsen, Joe Sabatino and Jack Seal*. (*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association)
Tickets for Brooklyn U.S.A. can be purchased at the Write Act Repertory Theatre box office, located on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus, 6128 Yucca Avenue, Hollywood CA 90028. Tickets are $25; $20 discount tickets for Seniors, Students, and Groups. The box office opens at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 323-469-3113. Showtimes are 8 PM, Thursdays through Saturdays. (not playing Memorial Day or July 4th Weekends) through Saturday, July 31st, 2010. All Performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show. For cast biographies and more information visit http://www.brooklynusa-theplay.org. For media inquiries contact Anne Mesa (Producer) by phone 310.721.9660 or e-mail at jazzylattes@yahoo.com.
Tickets for Brooklyn U.S.A. can be purchased at the Write Act Repertory Theatre box office, located on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus, 6128 Yucca Avenue, Hollywood CA 90028. Tickets are $25; $20 discount tickets for Seniors, Students, and Groups. The box office opens at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 323-469-3113. Showtimes are 8 PM, Thursdays through Saturdays. (not playing Memorial Day or July 4th Weekends) through Saturday, July 31st, 2010. All Performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show. For cast biographies and more information visit http://www.brooklynusa-theplay.org. For media inquiries contact Anne Mesa (Producer) by phone 310.721.9660 or e-mail at jazzylattes@yahoo.com.
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