Dixie's Tupperware Party Extends through July 1

Ars Nova announced today that they have extended Dixie's Tupperware Party through Sunday, July 1.  Directed by Obie-Award winner Alex Timbers (Gutenberg! The Musical!, ....Children's Scientology Pageant) and written by Kris Andersson with additional material provided by Elizabeth Meriwether, the show officially opened on Thursday, May 10 and was originally scheduled to run through Sunday, June 17 at Ars Nova (511 W. 54th Street).  

"Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, and left her children in an Alabama trailer park to journey to The Big Apple.  Join Dixie as she throws a good ol'fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a New York stage. See for yourself how Ms. Longate became the number one Tupperware seller in the world, as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products!," state production notes.  

Andersson is a Los Angeles-based writer who debuted Dixie's Tupperware Party at the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival (directed by Thomas Caruso), where he received the Festival's Best Performance Award.  Following that run, he teamed up with playwright Elizabeth Meriwether and director Alex Timbers to create the current version of the show at Ars Nova.

Meriwether's play Heddatron, an adaptation of Hedda Gabler with live robots, was produced by Les Freres Corbusier in February 2006 (directed by Alex Timbers).  The play won the 2006 Newsday Oppenheimer Award given to a playwright for her first production in New York.  The Mistakes Madeline Made was originally produced by Naked Angels Theatre Company (directed by Evan Cabnet) in Spring 2005 and subsequently produced by Yale Repertory Theater in Fall 2006.  It will soon be published by Dramatists Play Service.  She is currently working on commissions from the Manhattan Theatre Club, Yale Rep, and Ars Nova, where she is the Playwright-in-Residence.

The design team features scenic design by Cameron Anderson, costume design by Camille Assaf, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, video design by Jacob Pinholster, and sound design by Eric Shim.

Since opening in 2002, Ars Nova has produced theater, comedy and music events at its theater at 511 West 54th Street.  Ars Nova was built in the memory of Gabe Wiener with the mission to support emerging artists.  The theater regularly offers a showcase for up-and-coming Broadway talent (Broadway Spotlight), a singer/songwriter series (Uncharted), and an alternative music and comedy series (Thursdays at Ten). In addition, Ars Nova serves as a home base for emerging playwrights. 

Dixie's Tupperware Party will now run through Sunday, July 1.  The performance schedule is Thursdays at 7 PM; Fridays at 8 PM; Saturdays at 8 PM; and Sundays at 7 PM.  Tickets are $25. To purchase, call SmartTix at 212-868-4444 or go to www.SmartTix.com.  Ars Nova is located at 511 West 54th Street.  Visit www.arsnova.com for more on Ars Nova.