David Adjmi's Dark and Hilarious Take on THREE'S COMPANY Gets Michigan Premiere

Dubbed "Essential Ringwald", the 10th season will highlight the kind of shows The Ringwald has come to be known for in its 10 year history. The second show of the season is 3C by David Adjmi.

The war in Vietnam is over and Brad, an ex-serviceman, lands in L.A. to start a new life. When he winds up trashed in Connie and Linda's kitchen after a wild night of partying, the three strike a deal for an arrangement that has hilarious and devastating consequences for everyone. Inspired by the 1970s sitcom Three's Company, 1950s existentialist comedy, Chekhov and Disco anthems, 3C is a terrifying yet amusing look at a culture that likes to amuse itself, even as it teeters on the brink of ruin.

After a protracted legal battle between the playwright and DLT Entertainment, who owns the copyright to the famed sitcom, Adjmi came out victorious, clearing the path for new productions of the play. The Ringwald is thrilled to be the first in Michigan to present this hysterical and terrifying play.

Joe Bailey directs a cast that includes Dyan Bailey, Dave Davies, Kelly Komlen, Bryan Lark, Sydney Lepora, and Jake Rydell.

Set Design is by Jennifer Maiseloff. Costume Design is by Vince Kelley. Lighting Design is by Brandy Joe Plambeck.

3C opens Friday, November 18, 2016 and plays through Monday, December 12, 2016 at 8pm on Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights with3pm Sunday matinees. Ticket prices are $20.00 for Friday and Saturday performances, $15 for Sunday shows, and Monday nights are HALF OFF the original ticket price at only $10 a ticket. The November 18 Opening Night Performance ticket price is $10 and will include a pre-show reception. The first Sunday performance, November 20, will be PAY AS YOU GO (Patrons will pay what they'd like after seeing the performance). All students can now receive a $5 discount off normal ticket price on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances (available at the box office the day of the show with valid student ID). Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRingwald.com or at the theatre box office. The Ringwald box office opens 45 minutes before performances and tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card.

The Ringwald opened their doors on May 11, 2007 with Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy. Quickly, The Ringwald became a mainstay of Detroit's theatre community. Past Productions include: Heathers the Musical, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, Glengarry Glen Ross, Stupid f-ing Bird, Angels in America, Into the Woods, A Streetcar Named Desire, August: Osage County, The Bad Seed, Making Porn, The Book of Liz, and Evil Dead: The Musical. The Ringwald was named 2009, 2012 and 2013 Best Theatrical Troupe by Real Detroit and Best Place to See Local Theatre in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the readers of Metro Times.

Performances will begin Friday, November 18th and play through Monday, December 12th, 2016. Show times are Friday, Saturday and Monday nights at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinees begin at 3pm. Ticket Prices are $20 for Friday and Saturday performances, Sunday matinee price is $15, and Monday nights are HALF OFF the original ticket price at only $10 a ticket. Opening weekend ticket price is $10 and will include a pre-show reception after the opening night performance on November 18th. The first Sunday performance (November 20th) is PAY AS YOU GO (patrons will pay what they think the show was worth after having seen the performance).

Students can receive $5 discount off of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances with valid student ID (Available at the box office on the day of the show). The Ringwald Theatre is located at 22742 Woodward Avenue in the Times Square of Ferndale, MI. The box office opens 45 minutes before performances and cash and credit/debit cards accepted at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at www.TheRingwald.com or at the box office before performances.

3C CAST

Linda played by Kelly Komlen
Connie played by Sydney Lepora
Brad played by Jake Rydell
Mr. Wicker played by Dave Davies
Mrs. Wicker played by Dyan Bailey
Terry played by Bryan Lark

Direction Joe Bailey
Stage Management Chris Petersen
Costume Design Vince Kelley
Lighting Design Brandy Joe Plambeck
Set Design Jennifer Maiseloff

3C PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, November 18 8PM $10
Saturday, November 19 8PM $10
Sunday, November 20 3PM PAY AS YOU GO
Monday, November 21 8PM $10
Friday, November 25 8PM $20
Saturday, November 26 8PM $20
Sunday, November 27 3PM $15
Monday, November 28 8PM $10
Friday, December 2 8PM $20
Saturday, December 3 8PM $20
Sunday, December 4 3PM $15
Monday, December 5 8PM $10
Friday, December 9 8PM $20
Saturday, December 10 8PM $20
Sunday, December 11 3PM $15
Monday, December 12 8PM $10

Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRingwald.com or at the theatre box office. The Ringwald box office opens 45 minutes before performances and tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card. The Ringwald Theatre is located at 22742 Woodward Avenue in the Times Square of downtown Ferndale.

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