'Harvest' Grows Off-Bway by Alchemy Theatre Co, Begins 11/30

The Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan, Inc presents Harvest by David Wright Crawford, off-Broadway at The Beckett (Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street). Judson Jones and Benard Cummings will direct. Previews begin on November 30 and the opening will be Tuesday, December 4 at 8PM.

The cast includes Morgan Baker, Kathleen Huber, Judson Jones, Christa Kimlicko Jones, Richard Mawe, Doug Sheppard, Kymberlie Stansell, Jeremy Stuart, and Shorey Walker.

The Set Design is Terry Gipson/ Gipson Design; Costumes by Ben Taylor Ridgeway; Lighting Design by Jessica M. Burgess; Sound Design & original music by Scott O'Brien; Casting Director is Laura Maxwell-Scott, C.S.A; and the technical director is Amber Estes.

"Harvest is a tender and poignant story about a west Texas cotton farmer.  Spanning 45 years (late 1960's; early 80's and present), the farmer battles to keep his farm and his family while struggling against inevitable change.  In the spirit of Anton Chekhov, with the surroundings of Horton Foote, this timely account of what could be the last generation of an American family farm. An inspirational, epic tale that asks the question, 'How would you choose to live your life?' and 'At the end of your life…where do you want to die?'" explain press notes.

The Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan, Inc serves to confront isolation through theatrical storytelling that explores the complexity of the human heart, building community by allowing for a better understanding of our audience and ourselves. www.alchemytheatre.org

Performances of the limited engagement begin November 30; opening December 4 through December 23.  Show times: Tuesday – Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM. There are special performances Saturday December 1 at 2PM and Sunday December 2 at 7PM.

Tickets are $40; students/seniors $20; student rush at show time $15 and available through Ticket Central: 212-279-4200 or www.ticketcentral.com