Gulfshore Playhouse Welcomes Ken Ludwig

Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Florida is has announced the arrival of Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig who has come to see their production of Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, which is breaking box office records at Gulfshore Playhouse.

Ludwig attended the 8pm performance on Saturday, March 1st. The Playwright conducted a Q&A after the sold-out matinee performance on Sunday, March 2nd.

The Playhouse is pleased to announce that on Monday, March 3rd, they will present Page to Stage: a staged reading of two of Ken's newest, and as-of-yet-unfinished works, read by cast members of the current production of Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot: Cody Nickell, Christopher Gerson, Emily Townley, Alexis Hyatt, Julia Brothers, Barbara Kingsley, and Zac Hoogendyk, as well as visiting actor Jason Parrish. The afternoon will include the first act of two plays that Ken is in the process of writing: Garrick's Folly and Water, Water.

This exclusive reading will be a "Universe Premiere", as it will be the first time either of these plays has been read aloud. Audience members will have the chance to interact with Mr. Ludwig post show in a talk back, where they will be able to give feedback and ask questions about the plays.

Ken Ludwig is an internationally acclaimed playwright whose many hits on Broadway, in London's West End and throughout the world have made his name synonymous with modern comedy. His shows have won him a Tony Award, the Laurence Olivier Award, England's highest theatre honor, and two Helen Hayes Awards. His work has been commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and has been performed in thirty countries in over twenty languages. Ken Ludwig is also the author of the popular Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo and The Fox on the Fairway. Gulfshore Playhouse is currently in the midst of a record breaking run of Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot.

Mr. Ludwig states: "The Gulfshore Playhouse is a remarkable theater that does stellar work. Kristen Coury has created a sensational cauldron of creativity and accomplishment - and it was a particular pleasure to work with this tremendous cast. I've also gotten to reunite with one of my favorite actors on the planet, Cody Nickell. My thanks to Gulfshore for letting me join them."

"We are thrilled that Mr. Ludwig is visiting the Playhouse, and it is an extraordinary privilege to be able to work with him on his new plays-in-progress. I feel honored to continue be able to do our part in contributing to the landscape of American Theatre by aiding the Playwright's Process," states Kristen Coury, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse. Ms. Coury will also be directing Page to Stage.

Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately devoted to creating high-quality professional theatre at affordable prices and diverse educational opportunities for our region. Producing a full season of plays ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary plays and world premieres, Gulfshore Playhouse is committed to surpassing the standards of every valued patron while continuing to contribute to the vibrant arts and culture scene in Southwest Florida.

Page to Stage will take place at 3:00pm on Monday, March 3rd. It will be presented at The Norris Center, 755 8th Avenue S, Naples. $20 General Admission tickets are on sale now, to purchase please call 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org.