Alexander, Messing, Linklater, Lauria To Star In STANDING ON CEREMONY Benefit Reading 9/12

Brian Shnipper and Attic Theatre will present STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS, a benefit reading for the Human Rights Campaign on September 12.

This one night only benefit features readings of 12 new and world premiere short plays written by some of the countries most celebrated theatre artists, inspired by and in reaction to Proposition 8, featuring acclaimed stars of stage, film and screen.

The reading will include performances by Debra Messing, Jason Alexander, Jillian Armenante, Alison Arngrim, Lisa Edelstein, Clark Gregg, Dan Lauria, Hamish Linklater and Peter Paige, with additional performers to be named. Miss Coco Peru will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the event.

STANDING ON CEREMONY will feature plays written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Constance Congdon, Marcus Gardley, JorDan Harrison, Jeffrey Hatcher, Albert Innaurato, Christopher Kyle, Wendy MacLeod, Terrence McNally, Susan Miller, Kira Obolensky and Jose Rivera.

Tickets are priced $80 - $60, with a food and wine "wedding reception" to follow after the reading.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.elportaltheatre.com.

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