Performance Network Theatre Premieres THE WAR SINCE EVE, Closes 2/13

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of "The War Since Eve," by Michigan playwright, Kim Carney. The comedy will close on February 13. "Eve" is directed by PNT Artistic Director, David Wolber, and features Henrietta Hemelin, Sarab Kamoo ("Sonia Flew") and Leah Smith.

From the playwright who brought audiences "Moonglow" and "The Home Team," comes another knockout comedy. On the eve of receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, women's rights pioneer and bawdy, outspoken feminist Roxie Firestone has a dilemma. As the mother of two grown daughters - Milty, her put-upon assistant and Tara, from whom she has been estranged for twenty years - she wouldn't win any Mother of the Year awards. When Tara returns and Milty threatens to jump ship, she must decide which is more important, sisterhood or motherhood?

Says playwright Kim Carney, about the play's themes and characters: "As a life-long feminist, I guess what I'm proudest about is that I feel like I'm making a contribution toward the cause by not only the subject matter of the play, but the fact that it has a challenging, complex main character who's in her 70s. At a time when they're at the top of their game, actresses in their 70s are usually relegated to small, grandma-type roles, and that's not fair!"

Director David Wolber echoes this sentiment. "As a director and an Artistic Director, I do always try to consciously choose plays that have great, meaty roles for women, though sometimes it can be tough because there just aren't as many choices out there. That's part of why we love Kim's work here at the Network -- not only does she write heartwarming and hilarious scripts, she always creates a wonderful range of characters as well."

Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734-663-0681, online at 

www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance. Tickets are priced at $22 - $41, with discounts available for seniors, members, students and groups. There is a pay-what-you-can performance on January 13 (suggestion donation of $10).

"The War Since Eve" features scenic design by Sarah Tanner, lights by Mary Cole, costumes by Suzanne Young, sound by Will Myers and properties by Charles Sutherland.

This production is generously sponsored by Abracadabra Jewelry/Gem Gallery and WEMU..

Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor's only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and The Children's Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.