American Stage Theatre Co Recasts Role in OPUS, Adds Pay What You Can Night

American Stage Theatre Company has recast the part of Carl in its production of Michael Hollinger's drama, OPUS, running Nov. 2 thru 28. Ricky Wayne will now be playing the role, taking the place of Steve DuMouchel, who had to leave the production for personal reasons. "Pay What You Can" nights are Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

After firing one of their founding members due to his erratic behavior after coming out of the closet, a world-class string quartet takes a chance on a gifted, but relatively inexperienced, young woman. With only a few days to rehearse a grueling Beethoven masterpiece, the four struggle to prepare for their highest-profile performance ever-a televised ceremony at the White House. Their rehearsal room becomes a pressure-cooker as passions rise, personalities clash and The Players are forced to confront the ephemeral nature of their life's work when their former member returns. Winner of the Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play and a Steinberg New Play Citation from the American Theatre Critics Association.

Directed by Dan Lombardo (BLITHE SPIRIT), OPUS stars Steve Garland (THE SEAFARER), Steven Flaa (THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE), Ricky Wayne, Dan Matisa and Tracie Thomason.

Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

Tickets prices are $29-$50 depending on date and time of performance.
"Pay What You Can" night is Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its six play Mainstage Series in its brand new, 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The theatre's other programming includes: American Stage in the Park, "After Hours" Series, Susan R. Hough Cabaret Series, School Tour and camps and classes for children and adults. The Hough Family Foundation is the Season Sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage Sponsor, Bank of America is the Education Partner, WEDU is the Television Sponsor and WUSF 89.7 is the Radio Sponsor of American Stage. This production is sponsored by Pat Anderson, and co-sponsored by St. Anthony's Hospital.