Photo Flash: American Stage Theater Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with Alfred Uhry's new classic, DRIVING MISS DAISY, running March 10 thru Apr. 18.

Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize, DRIVING MISS DAISY tells the post-World War II story of a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow who meets her new black chauffeur. Over a series of absorbing scenes spanning 25 years, the two grow to have one of theatre's most unlikely friendships. This new classic is filled with wit and wisdom, and explores the importance of tolerance and love.

Directed by T. Scott Wooten (TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE), DRIVING MISS DAISY stars Bob Devin Jones (UNCLE BEND'S HOMECOOKED NEGRO NARRATIVE), Ann Morrison (THE NEW CENTURY) and Steve Garland (CORONADO).

"DRIVING MISS DAISY is the most requested play by our patrons," said Todd Olson, American Stage's producing artistic director. "We are so excited to bring this must see new classic to Tampa Bay audiences."

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 $26-$45 depending on date and time of performance.
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 very popular American Stage in the Park celebrates its 25th Anniversary year. The theatre's other programming includes: "After Hours" Series, School Tour, and camps and classes for children. The Hough Family Foundation is the Season Sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage Sponsor, Bank of America is the Education Partner and WUSF 89.7 is the Radio Sponsor of American Stage. This production is co-sponsored by St. Anthony's Hospital and Synovus Bank.