Fulton Theatre Opens 2016/2017 Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series with VERONICA'S ROOM

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre opens its 2016/2017 Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series with a chilling Victorian thriller in the Tell Studio Theatre. The Ira Levin mystery, Veronica's Room, runs through October 30, with two added performances on Sunday, October 23 and Sunday, October 30 at 6:30 pm.

Veronica's Room, by the author of Deathtrap and Rosemary's Baby, explores the thin line between fantasy and reality, madness and murder. If you love Agatha Christie, this show is for you! Students Susan and Larry find themselves as guests lured to the crumbling Brabissant mansion by its dissolute caretakers. Struck by Susan's strong resemblance to the owner's long-deceased daughter Veronica, the older couple slowly persuades her to impersonate Veronica to comfort the confused sister, who believes she is still alive. Once dressed in Veronica's clothes, the line between what's real and what's not begins to blur. Veronica's Room ran on Broadway from October 1973 through December of the same year at the Music Box Theatre, for a total of 75 performances.

The unique Fulton Theatre production will invite audiences to step into Veronica's Room, with a set that envelopes the audience as they become part of the room where all the action happens, including main entrance doors that close to become book cases in the room. As if part of the furniture, audiences will experience every hair-raising thrill and every intricate nuance of the characters as they try to unfold the mystery of the production before another curveball is thrown their way.

As a kickoff to the new season, the Fulton Theatre is excited to announce the official naming of its studio space: The Tell Studio Theatre at the Fulton. This intimate, 99-seat theatre was introduced during the 2014 season with the staged reading of 4000 Days (returning as a full production later this season in the Tell Studio Theatre). In two short years, this versatile space has become an incubator for new works, including the original workshop for the chamber version of Ghost: The Musical, (which received a successful premiere run during the Fulton's recent mainstage season) and other thought-provoking plays.

The Fulton Theatre production stars Havilah Brewster as The Girl. Brewster makes her Fulton Theatre debut. Her previous credits include Empire Travel Agency (Woodshed Collective), Radio Play with Reggie Watts (PS122 as well as Ars Nova, IRT and Redhouse), Asking for Trouble (Ensemble Studio Theatre) and The Happy Sad (The Flea Theatre). Susan Cella as The Woman, Fulton Theatre credits include White Christmas, Mary Poppins, Witness for the Prosecution, and Gaslight. Other credits include the Broadway productions of The Graduate (Mrs. Robinson), Me and My Girl (Lady Jacqui),Evita (Eva Peron), On the Twentieth Century, and Allegro and Lady in the Dark for Encores! Michael Iannucci as The Man, Fulton Theatre credits include And Then There Were None, Crazy For You, Rags,Phantom, and Witness For The Prosecution. His New York credits include the Broadway Revival ofFiddler On The Roof, and Enter Laughing and Bajour (York Theatre). His National Tour credits includeAnnie, and Fiddler On The Roof. And András Lincoln as The Young Man, whose credits include the Fulton Theatre productions of Les Miserables (Joly, Marius U/S), The Addams Family and Prince Hunter in the Family Series production of Sleeping Beauty. Lincoln is also a music teacher in the Baltimore-Washington area.

The creative team for the production includes Marc Robin (Director and the Fulton Theatre's Executive Artistic Producer), William James Mohney (Scenic Designer), Beth Dunkelberger (Costume Designer),Anthony Lascoskie, Jr. (Wig Designer), Bill Simmons (Lighting Designer), Matthew Moran (Sound Designer), Katelin Walsko (Props Designer), and Douglas Lamb (Production Stage Manager).

With special thanks to our Ellen Arnold Groff Series Sponsor Fox Chapel Publishing.

New York Casting is done by Bob Cline Casting. Interviews are available with the cast and/or director based on availability. Production photos are available upon request. Performance Schedule follows at the end of the release.

The general admission single ticket price starts at $35, with Student Rush available. The Ellen Arnold Groff Series began in 2014 with a series of staged readings followed last season with a fully realized production of Venus in Fur. The remaining season in the Tell Studio Theatre is, Disgraced (February 21 - March 12) and 4000 Days (May 16 - June 4). The Fulton performs in the historic landmark theatre located at 12 North Prince Street in Lancaster, PA. For more information or to purchase tickets call717.397.7425 or visit TheFulton.org.

About Fulton Theatre:

The Fulton first opened its doors in 1852. 164 years later, this national historic landmark theatre continues to entertain, educate and delight audiences, bringing Live Theatre, music, and more than 120,000 patrons into downtown Lancaster annually. Since its inception, some of the brightest stars of theatre, music and film have appeared on its stage, including Sarah Bernhardt, Mark Twain, Lionel Barrymore, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, W.C. Fields, George M. Cohan, Treat Williams and Lancaster's own Jonathan Groff.

Today, under the leadership of Executive Artistic Producer Marc Robin, the Fulton Theatre produces a mix of comedies, dramas and musicals, employing the talents of professional directors, designers, playwrights from across the country. The Fulton also offers classes for children, teens and adults as well as numerous community engagement programs across the region.