Gap In The Wall Presents THE LAST CASTRATO At Connelly Theater

Gap in the Wall Productions presents "The Last Castrato" by Guy Fredrick Glass, Off Broadway at the Connelly Theater, 220 East 4th Street (Bet Avenue A & Avenue B subway: F to 2nd Ave.;6 to Astor). Inspired by true events, the play is directed by John Henry Davis. Previews begin on November 12th and the Opening is Tuesday, November 16th. www.lastcastrato.com.

"The Last Castrato" tells the story about the unique, almost forgotten group - the castrati-- who were damaged at a young age by forces beyond their control. Taking place in the early years of the 20th century, he is the only one to make phonograph records. This is his personal journey through which he gains wisdom, self-confidence, and acceptance of his sexual identity through his artistry and aspiration triumphing over bureaucracy, conservatism, and raw political ambition. Moreschi finally finds out who he really is as he boldly stands up for himself, celebrating his distinctive talent and sexuality, combating homophobia and petty intrigue. This is a drama with comic elements as the clash between tradition and modernity with gender identity unfolds.

Guy Fredrick Glass has had performances and readings of his plays in New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Washington DC, England, and Japan. Healing and The Therapeutic Hour were published by Smith and Kraus in their 2007 Best Ten Minute Plays series. The Last Castrato is his first staged full-length play. Dr. Glass is also a psychiatrist who practices in Manhattan and New Jersey. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and is on the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was for many years Newsletter Editor for the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists, and has spoken at national and international conferences on topics related to gay and lesbian mental health. Guy Fredrick Glass has been a lifelong devotee of the vocal arts and of the history of recording. He studied voice, and sang in numerous choral groups for more than twenty years.

John Henry Davis (Director) of theatre, film, and television in New York and across the country, and he has directed at Playwrights Horizons, Mark Taper Forum, Kennedy Center, and Dallas Theatre Center, working with writers and composers such as Beth Henley, Tom Babe, Neal Bell, Ossie Davis, and Jason Robert Brown. In television and film, he has directed Oz (HBO), The Sarah Jones Show (Bravo), and was director of the award winning feature film Ordinary Sinner. Recently, he directed the new opera The Golden Gate for the Rose Studio in Lincoln Center, as well as Babes in Toyland at Avery Fisher Hall and Hamlet for the Hudson Guild. Mr. Davis also directed the premiere productions of the plays Papa and Mountain, both starring Len Cariou for tour and Off-Broadway and Daughters at the Westside Arts. For many years, he has directed and developed new musicals for Theatreworks USA, including the long running Lion Witch and the Wardrobe. As a playwright, he has recently written two new plays, With the Sound Off and Enemy of the Good. A professor at LaGuardia Community College.

Performances are Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 pm. There are special matinees at 3:00 pm on Sat 11/20 and Sun 11/28; and 8:00 pm Sun 11/21. There is no performance Wed 11/17 and (Thanksgiving week) on Wed 11/24 & Thurs 11/25. Tickets are $18. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets - Phone: 1.800.838.3006 (ask for Event Number 125160) or online by clicking here: Buy tickets for The Last Castrato: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/125160