Everyman Theatre to Receive Congratulatory Resolution from Councilman for RUINED

Everyman Theatre will receive a congratulatory resolution from Baltimore City Councilman William "Pete" Welch for the company's work on its current production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Ruined. The cast and staff will receive the resolution from the Councilman on Wednesday, March 4th at 1:30PM at the theatre in the second floor lobby.

"When theatre moves its audience to action, it should be recognized and celebrated. Ruined did, and deserves just that," said Councilman Welch in a statement.

"We are honored to receive this distinction from Councilman Welch," said Founding Artistic Director Vincent Lancisi. "We believe that theatre can be a means to create social change and to start a conversation within a community. We're thrilled that the Councilman shares this belief in the power of theatre."

Based on real interviews conducted by Lynn Nottage, Ruined transports you into the Congo where the shrewd and savvy matriarch-turned-businesswoman, Mama Nadi, struggles to hold on to her one safe refuge - a brothel - as the world around her disintegrates into war; with women's bodies too often as the battleground. Creating poetry out of brutality and humor and optimism out of tragedy, "Nottage tells a story an audience won't expect" (Time Out New York).

Ruined is running now through March 8th, offering performances Wednesday through Sunday, with selected Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. Tickets for Ruined are now on sale and range in price from $10 to $60. Tickets may be purchased by calling 410.752.2208, visiting www.everymantheatre.org or in person at 315 W. Fayette Street.

Everyman Theatre is proud to partner with University of Maryland Medical Center as the Season Sponsor and The Baltimore Sun Media Group and WYPR 88.1-FM as the Season Media Sponsors. WEAA 88.9-FM is the Production Media Sponsor. Dr. E. Lee and Bea Robbins are the Production Sponsors.

Everyman Theatre is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non-profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Everyman Theatre is a proud member of the Bromo Tower Arts and Entertainment District.

Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity theatre company celebrating the actor, with a resident company of artists from the Baltimore/DC area. Founded in 1990 by Vincent Lancisi, the theatre is dedicated to engaging the audience through a shared experience between actor and audience seeking connection and emotional truth in performance. Everyman is committed to presenting high quality plays that are affordable and accessible to everyone.

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