Boston Playwrights' Theatre Presents FIVE DOWN, ONE ACROSS 9/30-10/24

When Betty relocates her 85-year-old mother to her not-so-ordinary Brookline home, she agrees to tell her the truth about everything: her failed marriage, her mysterious pet, her prestigious career and her 16-year relationship with her "roommate" Sharon.

Conveniently, the matriarch catches a case of Alzheimer's and since her arrival, communicates with little more than word clues from crossword puzzles. A traditional ladies-only house party affectionately known as "Taco Night" sets the stage for action, and a surprise visit from Betty's 17-year-old son raises the stakes for all of the game night contestants.

Featuring Alice Duffy*, Chloe Leamon*, Ellen Peterson, Jessica Webb*, Stephanie Clayman*, and Ross Neuenfeldt with direction by Sidney Friedman. Five Down, One Across is a comedy about the perils of coming out...of the house.

Michael Towers is a recent graduate of the MFA Playwriting program at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. His play Loaves and Fishes was presented during the 12th Annual Boston Theater Marathon. Michael is the Artistic Director of Westford Academy Theater Arts in Westford, Massachusetts.

*Actors appear courtesy of Actors' Equity Association

MICHAEL TOWERS (playwright) is the Artistic Director of Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA), a thriving public high school theatre department in Westford, MA. In conjunction with guest professionals from the Boston area, Michael produces and directs four main-stage and four black box productions each year showcasing the talents of his 150 theatre students. In 2008 and 2010, Michael's productions of Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa and Arthur Kopit's Chamber Music were named the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild's State Finals Winners.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre presents
Five Down, One Across
written by Michael Towers
directed by Sidney Friedman
September 30 - October 24, 2010

For tickets call 866.811.4111 or visit bostonplaywrights.org
$30/Reserved Admission - $25/Seniors (62+) - $10/Students (with valid ID)

Special Ground Floor Talk Back with the playwright and cast to follow the October 2 evening performance.

Thursday, September 30 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 1 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 2 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 3 at 2:00pm

Thursday, October 7 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 8 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 9 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 10 at 2:00pm

Thursday, October 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 15 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 16 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 17 at 2:00pm

Thursday, October 21 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 22 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 23 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 24 at 2:00pm

VENUE INFORMATION
Boston Playwrights' Theatre
949 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

Green Line "B" to Pleasant Street, 57 Bus from Kenmore and Watertown.

Some street parking is available. Patrons are welcome to park in the lot beneath Harry Agganis Arena next door. Parking is just $1 an hour on most days but may be as much as $25 during concert events. Please visit agganisarena.com for parking rates.