ARCADIA at American Conservatory Theater Extends Through 6/16

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced today that due to popular demand, A.C.T.'s "dazzling" (Bay Area News Group) production of Tom Stoppard's masterwork, Arcadia, has extended through Sunday, June 16, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, June 9. Tickets for all performances are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228.

Directed by Perloff, Arcadia unfolds in a beautiful English country house and moves between the nineteenth century and the present through a series of love stories, as characters from both eras discover connections, unearth mysteries, and unravel hidden truths about the nature of heat and desire. Filled with gorgeous language-and brimming with suspense-Arcadia is hailed as one of the best plays of the twentieth century and has been called "the perfect blend of brains and emotion, wit and heartache" (The New York Times). Perloff's production of Arcadia in 1995 launched her deep relationship with playwright Tom Stoppard. This marks the seventh time Perloff has collaborated with Stoppard during her 20-year tenure at A.C.T. Other productions include the American premieres of Indian Ink and The Invention of Love and popular favorites of Rock 'n' Roll (2008) and Travesties (2006).

The cast of Arcadia includes Rebekah Brockman (Dead Metaphor at A.C.T.; Blithe Spirit at California Shakespeare Theater; recent A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program graduate ) as Thomasina Coverly; Jack Cutmore-Scott (Arcadia and Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway) as Septimus Hodge; legendary Bay Area actor Ken Ruta (A Christmas Carol at A.C.T; The Dresser at San Jose Repertory Theatre) as Jellaby; Nicholas Pelczar (Hamlet and The Tempest at Cal Shakes) as Ezra Chater; A.C.T. core Acting Company member Anthony Fusco (Dead Metaphor and Elektra at A.C.T.) as Richard Noakes; Julia Coffey (Maple and Vineand Once in a Lifetime at A.C.T.) as Lady Croom; A.C.T. core Acting Company member Nick Gabriel (Endgame and Scorched at A.C.T.) as Captain Brice;Gretchen Egolf (Jackie and Ring Round the Moon at Lincoln Center Theater; A Streetcar Named Desire at the Guthrie Theater) as Hannah Jarvis; Allegra Rose Edwards (Elektra at A.C.T.; recent A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program graduate) as Chloë Coverly; Robert Parsons (Rock 'n' Roll and The Black Rider at A.C.T.) as Bernard Nightingale; Adam O'Byrne (The Homecoming at A.C.T.; Love Labor's Lost at Shakespeare Santa Cruz) as Valentine Coverly; and Titus Tompkins (Elektra at A.C.T.; recent A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program graduate) as Gus Coverly/Augustus Coverly.

The creative team for Arcadia includes scenic designer Douglas W. Schmidt (The Tosca Project and Rock 'n' Roll at A.C.T.; 42nd Street and Into the Woods on Broadway), costume designer Alex Jaeger (4000 Miles and Maple and Vine at A.C.T.; Looped at The Pasadena Playhouse); lighting designer Alexander V. Nichols (4000 Miles and Endgame and Play at A.C.T.; Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway and Wishful Drinking on Broadway), and sound design by Jake Rodriguez (Scorched and Maple and Vine at A.C.T.).

A.C.T. will offer numerous InterACT events-many of which are presented free of charge-in association with Arcadia that will give patrons opportunities to get closer to the action while making a whole night out of their evening at the theater. Visit act-sf.org/interact to learn more about subscribing to these events throughout the season:

OUT with A.C.T.:
Wed., May 29, following the 8 p.m. performance
The best LGBT night in town! Mingle with the cast and enjoy free drinks and treats at this popular afterparty.

Bike to the Theater Night:
Thurs., May 30
Providing a greener alternative to theater transportation, A.C.T. and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition offer free valet bike parking, as well as a special discount on tickets, for this select performance.

Audience Exchanges:
Sun., June 2, at 2 p.m. | Wed., June 5, at 2 p.m.
After the show, stick around for a lively Q&A session with the actors and artists who create the work onstage. On June 2, special guest Fritjof Capra(author of "The Tao of Physics") will be joining the Audience Exchange.

Wine Series:
Tue., June 4, at 7 p.m.
Before the show, raise a glass at this wine tasting event featuring leading sommeliers from the Bay Area's hottest local wineries.

PlayTime:
Sat., June 8, at 2 p.m.
Before this matinee performance, get hands-on with theater with the artists who make it happen at this interactive workshop.

A.C.T.'s 2013-14 season will feature seven incredible productions, including the West Coast premiere of Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati's acclaimed new staging of 1776, the West Coast premiere of David Ives's captivating cat-and-mouse drama, Venus in Fur, the captivating solo dramaUnderneath the Lintel starring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn, James Fenton's beautiful reinvention of The Orphan of Zhao starring the inimitable stage and film star BD Wong, a hilarious new translation of Eduardo De Filippo's hilarious and poignant Italian comedy Napoli!, and a sumptuous production of George Bernard Shaw's political comedy Major Barbara. The remaining show will be announced at a later date. In addition to the seven-play subscription season, A.C.T. is happy to welcome back the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition, the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, after its record-breaking run last season. To subscribe or for more information, please call 415.749.2250 or visit act-sf.org.

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