THE B-TEAM Opens at Dad's Garage Theatre 3/13

Departing Dad's Garage Artistic Director Kate Warner is absolutely thrilled that the last play she'll direct in her position is the world premiere of The B-Team, a comedy about an inept group of terrorists written by Weeds contributor, David Holstein. Opening on the Dad's Garage Mainstage Friday, March 13 at 8pm, Kate says, "The B-Team is a great satire of the American dream that skewers all of our modern fears in a way that is shockingly funny. Just like Dad's Garage, this play is profoundly original, daring, and probably offensive. "

Certainly the action of terrorism isn't any laughing matter, but the inaction of terrorism is down right hysterical! Aptly named The B-Team, Holstein's rag-tag group of self-proclaimed 'freedom fighters' are a ridiculous mess. Will their big mission to destroy Niagara Falls succeed? Or will it be botched by petty arguments, love affairs, and general idiocy? Filled with side-splitting hijinks, explosions, Nintendo cheat codes, and 72 dancing virgins - this regional premiere of The B-Team will surely inspire you to be all you can B.

Featuring: Louis Gregory (Abdul), Randy Havens (Abu Abdullah), Jimi Kocina (Brian the Jew), Tony Larkin (Mohamed), Rueben Medina (Ahmad), and Stephen Platinum (Sadiq)

About David Holstein:
David Holstein's plays been produced in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and Edinburgh. He is currently developing a new musical version of The Emperor's New Clothes for Chicago Shakespeare that will premiere in the summer of 2010. His one-act Anne Frankenstein: The Musical won audience and finalist awards at Sydney's 2008 Short and Sweet Festival. His Edinburgh hit True Genius is now available in print. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and is currently writing for Showtime's hit series Weeds.

For more information on David Holstein, visit his website at:
http://www.davidholstein.com

About Dad's Garage Theatre Company:
Founded in 1995, Dad's Garage Theatre Company has grown from a small volunteer led organization to a thriving mid-size theatre led by professional artistic and administrative staff that includes over 300 volunteers and performers. We now entertain more than 30,000 people each year at our two-theatre facility in Inman Park, public events across the state, and at improv festivals across the continent. In addition to outrageous original productions, Dad's Garage produces improv shows 52 weeks per year, educates young improvisers in a year-round high school outreach program, and facilitates onsite classes and workshops for the general public. Dad's Garage is committed to elevating the awareness of the arts in the Atlanta community through the production of original theatrical works, education, and the creative outlets found through improvisation.

VITALS:
The B-Team
Written by David Holstein
Directed by Kate Warner
March 13 - April 4, 2009 (Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 8pm)
Pay What You Can Performance - March 23 @ 8pm
On the Dad's Garage Mainstage
Tickets:
Thursday $12 Advance, $14 Door, ½ price student tickets
Friday $16 Advance, $18 Door
Saturday $20 Advance, $22 Door
Closing weekend:
Thursday $14 Advance, $16 Door, ½ price student tickets
Friday $18 Advance, $20 Door
Saturday $22 Advance, $24 Door

* A $2 discount per ticket will be available for any performance of The B-Team when the purchaser brings in 2 cans of food to benefit the working poor in conjunction with Midtown Assistance Center. http://www.midtownassistancectr.org/

Public information & box office:
(404) 523 3141
www.dadsgarage.com
280 Elizabeth Street
Atlanta, GA 30307

 

 

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