Actor's Express continues its proud tradition of producing exciting new work with the World Premiere of Atlanta playwright Lee Nowell's new drama Albatross.
In Albatross, a married couple returns home from the funeral of an acquaintance. As they settle in for a quiet Tuesday night at home, a series of startling confessions threaten their humdrum suburban routine. Playwright Lee Nowell has been acting and directing in Atlanta since the early 1990s. A graduate of Kenyon College, she began her theatre career in Philadelphia and her work has included stints in Ireland and New Zealand. A former company member of the Academy Theatre, Nowell has performed and directed with many Atlanta companies, including Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Essential Theatre and Aurora Theatre (among others). As a writer, she has collaborated with Phillip DePoy on Preacher from the Black Lagoon (Metropolitan Theatre Alliance) and Urban Fairytale (Theatre in the Square).AE Artistic Director Freddie Ashley says, "Being able to work with Lee on her new play is thrilling. I've known her for almost twenty years and have admired her as an actor and a director. Her background in both areas serves her well as a playwright. She understands character and dialogue very intuitively and is incredibly smart. Her discipline and skill are exceptionally evolved."Running time
Two hours including one intermission
Gala Opening Performance and Reception - $40 + tax
Sunday, October 24 - 5 p.m.
Regular Performances - $25 - $32 + tax
Wednesdays - Saturdays, October 27-November 20 - 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 31 and November 14 - 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 7 - 2 p.m.
$5 discount for seniors and students
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Phone - 404-607-SHOW (7469)
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