ATC Presents World Premiere of WELCOME TO ARROYO'S

American Theater Company (ATC) concludes its 25th season with the world premiere of Welcome to Arroyo's, written by Kristoffer Diaz. The production is directed by Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

New York. Today. Two DJ narrators spin a heartwarming and hilarious tale of two siblings' desire to transform their family-run bar into New York City's cultural sensation. Combining the adolescent wit of Season 23's Speech & Debate with the music and world of Broadway's Tony Award-winning In the Heights, ATC premieres this groundbreaking celebration of the urban rhythms of life and love.

Title: Welcome to Arroy's

Playwright: Kristoffer Diaz

Featuring: ATC Ensemble Members Joe Minoso (Alajandro Arroyo) and Sadieh Rifai (Lelly Santiago), Christina Nieves (Amalia Arroyo), Edgar Miguel Sanchez (Nelson Cardenal); other casting TBA

Dates: Previews: April 15 - April 18, 2010

Regular run: April 22 - May 16, 2010

Schedule: Press Opening: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago

Tickets: Previews: $30; $10 rush tickets at the door

Regular run: Thursdays & matinees $35; Fri & Sat evenings $40

Opening night including post-show reception $50

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 1909 W Byron St., Chicago;

773-409-4125; www.atcweb.org

AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY

American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question, "What does it mean to be an American?" We provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. We foster a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.

American Theater Company is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and CityArts II. Additional valuable support is provided by the Alphawood Foundation, the Bruce B. Boyd Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, Prince Charitable Trust, and Shubert Foundation.