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Manhattan Rep.'s MAXIMALISTA Plays Final Performance Tonight

Ash Sanborn's new play Maximalista opens in the third series of the Manhattan Repertory Theater's New Works Festival directed by Cammerron Baits, and will play its final performance tonight at 6:30 The plays deals with the themes of mental health and hyper sexuality.

Cast Includes:

  • Davi - Rew Starr
  • Violet - Claire Friesen / Paula Berwanger
  • Finn - Oliver James Burke
  • Joe - Michael Ianuzzi
  • Therapist - Lisa Robinowicz / Paula Berwanger
  • Landlord - April Leonhard / Paula Berwanger
  • Auditioner 1 - Alex Taylor/ Paula Berwanger
  • Auditioner 2 - Travis Schweiger (Understudy: Martin Maldonado)
  • Auditioner 3 - Julia Neveu / Paula Berwanger
  • Auditioner 4 - Trevor Lyons

With original music, innovative delivery and surprises in every dark corner, this play will take you into Davi's world of hyper sexuality and mental illness in her series of Craigslist conquests.

After last nights performance the response has been all positive claiming ultimate praises:

"A Wonderfully Balanced show about a woman struggling with mental illness and hyper sexuality. With the strong Direction by Cammerron Baits and impeccable sensibilities of the cast led by Rew Starr that will have you laughing in all the right places." Ken Wolf -Artistic Director

"Great direction and top notch actors" Nick Cartusciello- Another Director whose brilliant work in "The Latch Key Kid" is also featured in this festival

An audience member from last night raved, "What a great performance from the cast of Maximalista! Heartfelt and funny from beginning to end. A must see!" Rosselyn Alemany

This show will sell out tonight as well, be sure to reserve your seats now!
Tickets $20:
http://manhattanrep.com/new-works-series-3/



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