Greenhouse Theater Center & Sideshow Theatre Company Extend World Premiere of THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH

Due to popular demand, the Greenhouse Theater Center and Sideshow Theatre Company's hit world premiere of THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH, written and performed by Jeff Award-winning playwright and Sideshow Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins will extend performances through October 30, 2016.

Directed by Sideshow Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green and presented as part of the Greenhouse's Solo Celebration! series, Dawkins' autobiographical work has been hailed by critics as "exceptional" and "witty and heartbreaking," taking audiences on an intimate journey through the lens of one family to the "happiest place on earth," while examining reasons behind what it means to truly be happy again.

Single tickets for all performances of THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH, as well as Solo Celebration! flex passes, are currently available at greenhousetheater.org, in person at the box office or by calling (773) 404-7336. The press opening is Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 pm.

Once upon a time in an Anaheim, California orange grove, a magical kingdom was built and dedicated to America's history, dreams and wildest hopes. Eight years later, one family's American prince died on live television while delivering the Albuquerque sports scores, leaving his four daughters and their mother behind. Left reeling from the loss of their patriarch, the family underwent a quest to reach the magical kingdom and seek solace and recovery. Now, more than fifty years after their journey, acclaimed playwright Philip Dawkins retraces and illustrates the true story of the women in his family, exploring their history and asking if there really is a place where the dream that we wish can come true.

"The Happiest Place on Earth has mesmerized our audiences with both Philip's fascinating story and the way he brings it to life, deftly navigating a family's heartbreak with his distinct storytelling," comments Jacob Harvey, Artistic Director of the Greenhouse Theater Center. "This marks the first extension in the Solo Celebration! series, only furthering the Greenhouse's commitment to celebrating a diverse variety of solo work from extraordinary artists."

The production team for THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH includes: Mike Mroch (scenic/props design), Ellie Rabinowitz (lighting design), Michael Huey (sound design), Benno Nelson (dramaturg), Ellen Willett (production manager) and Darek Lane (stage manager).