Santa Monica Playhouse Presents ELIZABETH SHAKESPEARE AND THE ASTUTE DETECTIVE, 8/20-10/3

WHAT : In Ross's historically accurate romantic comedy, ELIZABeth ShakESPEARE and the ASTUTE DETECTIVE, The Astute Detective of the title, Tad Maxwell, an Oxfordian, believes that Edward de Vere, The Earl of Oxford was the true author of Shakespeare's works. Via his computer he conjures up The Bard and The Earl from their four centuries' demise. His sleuthing brings him into conflict with ElizaBeth Shakespeare, sexy Stratfordian, who is positive that William Shakespeare was the true author of the plays and sonnets. As Maxwell tries to coax her to his point of view, she fights her physical (and mental) attraction to this romantic iconoclast. It gets down to a duel of wits about wills and Wills (with a little romance along the way). With much at stake, the eventual outcome will surprise, and delight, Oxfordians, Stratfordians, and even those who don't know their "Othello" from their "Pericles."

WHO: Written & directed by Alan Abraham Ross
Directed by Chris DeCarlo
Featuring Tony Perzow, Pia Pownall, and James Schendel
Produced by Santa Monica Playhouse, Andy Rodman, and Bonnie Sanders

WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 6:00 pm August 28 through October 3, 2010

ADMISSION: $25.00; $18 for all previews (August 20 - August 27). Discounts available for students, teachers, seniors, members of the military and groups of eight or more.

WHERE: Santa Monica Playhouse, The Main Stage
1211 4th Street (between Arizona and Wilshire)
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1391

HOW: Reservations are necessary. Call The Playhouse Box Office at 1-310-394-9779 ext. 1. For more information and party details, visit SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com.   

By public transportation take the Santa Monica Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720, exit at 4th and Wilshire.