TheaterWorks Adds PLAYING THE ASSASSIN to 2014-15 Season

By: Nov. 04, 2014
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TheaterWorks under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero has announced it is adding PLAYING THE ASSASSIN by David Robson to its 2014-2015 season.

This explosive new play is about professional football, the reverence and passion it inspires in its players and its fans, and the fallout when a simple game goes too far. The play is inspired by a true story about a former NFL player known as "The Assassin" - renown for an unforgiving style of play and tackles so brutal he puts one competitor in a wheelchair for life.

Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero said "This play is provocative and topical. The opportunity presented itself to stage PLAYING THE ASSASIN and we decided it was a good fit for TheaterWorks and our audience. The piece is engaging and exciting. It's the kind of theater that starts and propels important conversations."

PLAYING THE ASSASSIN will run from March 20 through April 26, 2015. Joe Brancato will direct. Joe's work was seen previously at TheaterWorks when he directed audience favorite TRYST in the summer of 2012. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety by Kristoffer Diaz will no longer be included in the 29th season.

The 2014-2015 Season continues:

A New Romantic Comedy

DANCING LESSON

By Mark St. Germain directed by Juliane Boyd

January 23 through March 1, 2015

A man with Asperger's seeks the instruction of a Broadway dancer, now sidelinedwith injuries. As their relationship unfolds, they're caught off-guard by surprising discoveries - both hilarious and heartwarming. This new play is a touching story about finding love in unexpected places from the author of BECOMING DR.RUTH and FREUD'S LAST SESSION. Audience favorite Andrew Benator and TV's Trading Spaces Paige Davis star in this romantic comedy.

A "Must See" for Sports Fans and Theater Buffs Alike

PLAYING THE ASSASSIN

By David Robson directed by Joe Brancato

March 20 through April 26, 2015

Decades ago, NFL star Frank Baker was dubbed "The Assassin" for his brutal tackles. Now, down on his luck, he's offered the chance of a lifetime - an interview on CBS before the Super Bowl. But just when he thinks his luck has changed, Frank and his interviewer are blindsided by secrets and revelations. Inspired by a true story, this new play tackles the NFL's thorniest issues: race, hero worship, violence and its repercussions.

A Tough and Tender Play about Class and Culture

GOOD PEOPLE

By David Lindsay Abaire directed by Rob Ruggiero

May 22 through June 28, 2015

Welcome to Southie, a neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo and this month's paycheck covers last month's bills. Margie Walsh has just lost another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, she thinks an old fling might be her ticket out. With humor and grace, Pulitzer Prize winner Lindsay-Abaire explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America.

A Fabulous Visit to Hollywoood

I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS

By John Logan directed by Amy Saltz
For more than 20 years, Sue Mengers' clients were the talk of the town - Barbra Streisand, Faye Dunaway and Burt Reynolds to name a few. And her dinner parties were the envy of Hollywood. In her glamorous Beverly Hills home, more names will be dropped and secrets divulged as this wickedly brash woman reveals how she went from a non-English speaking Jewish immigrant to a film industry powerbroker. It was a fabulous career ... while it lasted.

TheaterWorks offers Preview, Classic and Reserved subscriptions that range in price from $99 - $135. TheaterWorks' subscriptions allow for convenient rescheduling, credits seats, and free parking behind the theater among other benefits. For more information, call the box office at 860.527.7838 or visit www.theaterworkshartford.org.

About TheaterWorks - TheaterWorks has been producing award winning contemporary theater with relevance and appeal for a broad diverse audience for 28 years. Since its founding in 1985, the company has produced over 130 plays and presents approximately 225 performances per season. With 5,000 subscribers, TheaterWorks is a trusted, committed cultural institution in downtown Hartford. TheaterWorks is committed to creating accessible theater. Programming includes ALL FREE student matinees, senior discounts, student rush pricing, regularly scheduled Talk Backs and "Pay What You Can" special performances.



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