Road Less Traveled Theater Productions to Present SPEED OF LIGHT

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce its first production, Speed of Light, a world-premiere by Bella Poynton, as part of its 2015-2016 season. The production will star Sara Kow-Falcone, Steve Petersen, Jessica Stuber, Greg Natale, Bob Grabowski, Greg Howze, and Erica Lorenzetti with direction under Scott Behrend. Speed of Light will be the first production in the New Road Less Traveled Theater located at 500 Pearl Street. Patron amenities include an intimate theater space with comfortable seating and plenty of legroom, lobby bar and plenty of area parking and restaurants within walking distance.

Production Synopsis: On a far off planet, physicist Mayra Ecazin races furiously against time to unlock the secret of light speed travel and save humanity from decimation by alien invaders. The race to get a light-speed machine made, however, proves more difficult than anticipated, leading Mayra to struggle with a severe addiction thanks to the mind-altering drug that opens up her mind to the secrets of the universe. Meanwhile, on a nearby planet, Mayra's best friend Valki fights for survival, as the mindless alien beings work their way through the System-and to Mayra. Battling greedy investors, competing agendas, and her own mortality, how much is Mayra willing to sacrifice to make her machine? And will it be enough? Find out in this RLTP world-premiere that takes a fantastical look at the infinite possibilities of the human mind and the finite potential of a flawed civilization.

Speed of Light opens Friday, September 11th and runs through Sunday, October 4th. The New Road Less Traveled Theater is located at 500 Pearl Street (corner of Tupper and Pearl).

Regular performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. Curtain Up! Performance will take place Friday, September 18th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $35 general admission and $17 for students. Student tickets for Talkback Thursday performances are only $5 (with ID). Groups of 10 or more may apply for group discounts. Tickets can be ordered online at www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org, by calling the RLTP Box Office at (716) 629-3069, or by visiting the Box Office during the 30 minutes prior to any performance. Reservations are suggested.

During the 2015-16 season, Buffalo area theatergoers have a couple of options for catching part or all of Road Less Traveled Productions' intriguing lineup of contemporary drama and comedy. Flexible subscription plans include:

• 5-Play Regular Subscription - $150 (excludes The SantaLand Diaries)
• 3-Play Flex Subscription - $100 (excludes The SantaLand Diaries; pick 3 plays)

All shows will be produced at the Road Less Traveled Theater. Individual tickets are $35 general admission and $17 for students. Student tickets for Talkback Thursday performances are only $5 (with college ID). Groups of 10 or more may also apply for group discounts. You may order tickets online ( www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org ), by calling (716) 629-3069 or by visiting the RLTT box office during the 30 minutes prior to any performance.

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is a professional, non-profit theatre company dedicated to the development and production of new theatrical works by Western New York playwrights, as well as presentations of esteemed modern dramas of outstanding literary merit. RLTP, a member of the National New Play Network, is currently at 500 Pearl Street in the Theatre District of Downtown Buffalo, NY. For more information about RLTP and to purchase tickets, please visit www.RoadLessTraveledProductions.org or call (716) 629-3069. RLTP's work is made possible through public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.