Athena Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of SUB-BASEMENT

ATHENA THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Tom Block's SUB-BASEMENT, directed by Hunter Bird. SUB-BASEMENT will play a limited engagement at IRT Theater (154 Christopher st. NYC #3B). Performances begin Friday, March 24 and continue through Saturday, April 15. Opening Night is Monday, March 27 (7 p.m.). Critics are invited on Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m., and Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. (and any subsequent performance).

What is the place of art and imagination in our increasingly Orwellian society? SUB-BASEMENT follows Adrienne, a former poet now Royal Canadian Mounted Police trainee, on an absurdist odyssey to find her true purpose amidst the dark corners of New York City, the depths of the Drama Book Shop, and her muddled past. Her voyage is guided by Gustav (a one-time climatologist) and Arnaud (an erstwhile poet), all while being pursued by Simon, who (unbeknownst to her) is set on becoming her fiancé. Are we ever free of the disappointments of the past, and can we escape the expectation of our parents? Join on a voyage deep into Adrienne's psyche -- and try to discover what life's really about.

The production stars Patrick K. Dooley (Lake Homo High with Bowen Yang at The Annoyance Theatre) as Simon, Veronique Ory (The Man Under; 59E59) as Adrienne, Barry Phillips (Orange is the New Black) as Arnaud, and Zenon Zeleniuch (Perfect Crime; Snapple) as Gustav.

SUB-BASEMENT plays the following regular schedule through Saturday, April 15:

Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Fridays at 8 p.m.

Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

Additional Performances: Monday, March 27 at 7pm and Wednesday, April 12 at 8pm

Tickets are $25 and are now available online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater ½ hour prior to performance.

Running Time: 90 minutes

Website: www.AthenaTheatre.com