Unhinged Productions Presents 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings' Series in January

Unhinged Productions will present a series of readings in January. Entitled the "Pre-Stonewall Play Readings," the events will feature staged readings of three sensational plays written before June 28, 1969. The readings will include EDWARD II by Christopher Marlowe, SALOME by Oscar Wilde, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR by Lillian Hellman.

EDWARD II surrounds the public and private life of England's Edward II, culminating in one of history's most horrible executions. SALOME is based off the historical John the Baptist losses his head over the legendary femme fatale. THE CHILDREN'S HOUR surrounds a vengeful child destroys the lives of the two headmistresses of an exclusive girls school.

EDWARD II will take place January 10th at 11:00am, SALOME will play January 12th at 11:00am, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR will run January 14th at 11:00am. All readings will take place a to-be-determined location.

Tickets too all readings are free of charge. Locations will be announced as soon as they are known.

Unhinged Productions is a Houston Production Company that exists to provide a GLBY voice in theatre. Because live theater has a unique ability to create a direct emotional connection with an audience, it can raise awareness on social issues in a way that no other medium can. Unhinged Production selects works that speak, often with humor, to universal experiences that include discrimination, prejudice, and the quest for individuality. By highlighting these similarities, Unhinged can create common ground between diverse communities and promote understanding.

Unhinged has been producing professionally staged plays since August of 1998. Unhinged Procutions emphasizes producing high quality, cutting edge and alternative work, confronting discrimination, developing new plays with local playwrights and talent, working with emerging artists, actors, writers, designers and directors, embracing ethnic, cultural, and gender/sexual diversity, affirming the lives of people in the GLBT community, and offering affordable ticket prices

For more information, visit www.comeunhinged.com.