World Premiere Of BARE STAGE Opens Friday at Plaza Theatre

The world premiere of bare stage, a new work by award-winning Boston Playwright Michael Walker, opens this Friday, Februrary 8th at Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116). bare stage is directed by A. Nora Long, and features IRNE Award nominee Ashley Risteen as Kate," Allie Meek-Carufel as Rachel , and Kevin Cirone as "Parker", the rising star playwright playwright/director, who clashes with the actors around the issues of nudity in his production. Tickets available now at https://www.bostontheatrescene.com/season/bare-stage/ or by calling 617.426.5000.

bare stage centers on the difficulties and pressures faced by two young actresses when they are faced with the choice to accept roles with nudity in a Broadway-bound play -- or not work. How will playing these roles affect their family, friends and lovers? Censorship, artistic freedom, exploitation and body-shaming are called into question in this world-premiere drama.

Rounding out the cast are Glen Moore as Tim, and Steve Auger as Paddy.

bare stage will run from February 8-March 2, 2019 at Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116). Performances: Wednesday and Thursday (7:30 pm), Friday (8pm), Saturday (2pm & 8pm), Sunday (2pm). General are available at https://www.bostontheatrescene.com/season/bare-stage/ or by calling 617-426-5000.

An integral part of the cultural fabric of the city, BCA utilizes its historic campus in the vibrant South End to present world-class exhibitions and performances, provide affordable work space, engage cultural consumers throughout the region, and nurture artists with the resources to take risks and develop new works.

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