[GAM] appearing in Lark Theatre production, "Willy's Cut and Shine"

Dear TAML member,

Enclosed is a special treat in store for you. After numerous re-writes, "Willy's Cut and Shine", by Michael Bradford will be presented as a BareBones® production at the Lark Theatre in New York. This play concerns African-American WWII veterans under postwar discrimination in Georgia and their confrontation with violence.

"Blacks", "Negroes" or "Colored" as they were often called, living in America and especially the south have always voiced their opinions concerning their constitutional rights and living style choices. When the murder of a prominent Black entrepreneur is witnessed by members of this small community in Durham County, GA., they resolve action is necessary. Within their community, the local barber shop is the gathering spot for three different generations to address what must be done about the current situation.

Directed by Daniella Topol, the ensemble cast in alphabetical order includes:

Lolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Boseman
Claude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad L. Coleman
Bennet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Benard Cummings
Sylvester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur French
Nate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dondré Greenhouse
Sheriff Frank/Captain . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Ligon
Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grégoire Mouning
Chi-Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kareem Ferguson
Quincey . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Randolph Smith

DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 8pm
Friday, March 28, 2003 at 8pm
Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 8pm
Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2pm & 7pm
Monday, March 31, 2003 at 7pm

COST:
Tickets are $15 general admission. Seating is limited and reservations recommended, call 212-246-2676 x22 or send e-mail to company manager Melissa Carroll melissa@larktheatre.org. Seats paid in advance by credit card are held until curtain; otherwise released for sale 1/2 hour prior to curtain.

LOCATION:
Lark Theatre Studio
939 Eighth Avenue
Floor 2
New York, NY 10019-4264
212-246-2676
http://www.larktheatre.org

DIRECTIONS:
Subway train:
Take A, B, C, D, 1, or 9 train to 59th St/Columbus Circle stop and walk toward W 56 St. Use the following weblink for scheduled stops:

http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/maps/connect-columbus.htm

Driving: use the following weblink to get customized directions to the theatre:

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/ddResults.py?Pyt=Tmap&tarname=&tardesc=&tarhash=&taraddr=939+8th+Ave&tarcsz=New+York,+NY+10019-4264&newtcountry=us&newcountry=us&tuz=10019&doit=1

BareBones® productions are the most advanced stage of development that The Lark Theatre presents. They are carefully cast, fully rehearsed and typically run for 6 to 10 performances. They provide the playwright with an opportunity to learn from audience interaction. Focus is on the play's text and the actors' performances, rather than on physical production elements like sets, costumes and lights.

So if you enjoy live theatre that's uniquely entertaining and expressively informative, come and see the next best show playing in New York!

Regards,
Grégoire