Queens Theatre in the Park Presents MACBETH 10/30-11/1

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents MACBETH from October 30 - November 1, 2009 in the Studio Theatre at the Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

In celebration of Halloween, QTP presents MACBETH, William Shakespeare's horror-filled tale of fate and ambition. MACBETH will be performed by The Chekhov Theatre Ensemble, an award-winning resident company of actors trained in the methodology of Russian master Michael Chekhov. The Ensemble is comprised of actors who work as teaching-artists for Stages of Learning, a subsidiary of QTP. Director Jen Shirley, a master teaching-artist, presents the story as a one-act ensemble piece. Performers: Albert Iturregui-Elias. Russell Feder. Laura Frenzer. T. Scott Lilly, Dana Panepinto, Andrea Seigel, Ann Vieira and Jennifer Wintzer. Previous Ensemble productions include King Lear, Cyrano, Trojan Women and Between Worlds. The production is recommended for audiences 10 years and older.

Performances: October 30 at 8pm; October 31 at 8pm - SpeciAl Halloween Show - 50% off tickets in costume. Doors open one hour before the performance for refreshments and Halloween activities; November 1 at 2pm

Tickets are available:
* Online at www.queenstheatre.org.
* By phone at 718-760-0064, Tue-Sat, 12-6pm.
* In person at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

* Subscriptions: Become a Theatre or Dance Subscriber by ordering tickets to all four Theatre Series events or all four Dance Series events and enjoy significant savings off the ticket price.
* Multi Show: Order any three or more shows and earn the multi show discount price. This discount is available for any show this season. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase at this discount. If you are already a Theatre or Dance Subscriber or have purchased at least two shows this season, you have already earned this discount on additional ticket purchases.
* Groups: Contact group sales associate Barbara Matovu at 718-760-0064 x128 for groups of 15 or more.

Queens Theatre in the Park is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.
By Subway: Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point stop. Exit and turn left after passing through turnstile, walk downstairs on the parking lot side and follow the theatre shuttle signs. Take free trolley to the Theatre. Trolley runs for one hour before and after all performances.
By Car: Take the Grand Central Parkway to exit 9E (from Manhattan) or 9P (from Long Island) and follow the signs for the Theatre. Free parking in adjacent lot.

Since its founding in 1994, Stages of Learning has had a positive impact on more than 40,000 children and their teachers in the New York City metropolitan area. Through partnerships with schools, Stages of Learning builds on the schools' regular curriculum through literacy and theatre in grade 3-6. Using physical and vocal expression, Stages of Learning engages all children - including many who struggle with traditional teaching methods. The Chekhov Theater Ensemble offers a unique opportunity for training and professional development for the teaching artists.

About Queens Theatre in the Park
Queens Theatre in the Park is committed to presenting performing arts that provide audiences with the highest quality work. QTP also produces new plays, with a concentration on up-and-coming directors and playwrights. QTP has broadened the experience of its core audience to include works by under-recognized artists from around the world and works that tap into the diverse communities of Queens.

Queens Theatre in the Park is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the New York State Pavilion designed for the 1964 World's Fair by Philip Johnson. The Pavilion was converted to a theatre in 1972 and was operated by various organizations until 1985. QTP was officially established in 1989 with the full support of the community and the Queens Borough President. After a $4 million renovation that brought full ADA compliance, the Theatre officially opened to the public in 1993 in a facility that allows it to stage productions equal to those of any Off-Broadway house in Manhattan in its 464-seat main stage theatre and its 99-seat Studio Theatre. What was then a small cabaret-style theater with an operating budget of under $500,000 has transformed itself into a major performing arts center with exhibition galleries with a projected operating budget of $3.9 million for FY2009.

QTP became an independent nonprofit in 1997. It is a member of the Cultural Institutions Group receiving support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Theatre presents and produces 300 performances annually. QTP serves 100,000 people annually who reflect the rich demographics of its community population. Currently 75% of the Theatre's constituency is from Queens. In addition to its own season, QTP frequently provides its space for use by community arts organizations and local promoters.

QTP has recently completed a $ 23 million physical transformation of the Theatre. This major capital investment has added a 75-seat cabaret performance space with a full service cafe and kitchen facility; created a dramatic new 3,000 square foot lobby/reception area; provided new visitor amenities and improved the facility's accessibility. These improvements have transformed Queens Theatre in the Park into a destination for the residents of the borough and beyond.

Queens Theatre in the Park events are made possible with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Funding is provided by the New York Community Trust/Lila Acheson Wallace Fund for the Arts.

For more information, visit www.StagesofLearning.org or www.queenstheatre.org.

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