The Unicorn Presents HUNGRY, Begins Previews 2/29

The Unicorn is set to present the World Premiere of a hilarious new play by a clever and twisted young female playwright, Lia Romeo.

About the show: "Kansas City audiences were treated to Green Whales, a play about a girl with Turner’s syndrome looking for love on the internet, at the Unicorn in 2010. Her latest play, HUNGRY, introduces us to High School misfit Amy, who struggles to fit in at home at school, dealing with boy problems, peer pressure and her mother’s constant pestering about her weight gain. But when a Minotaur mysteriously appears in her backyard, Amy finds help and support from a very unlikely source. Being best friends with a giant, man-eating mythological beast has its advantages, but will the Minotaur be her salvation, or her downfall?"

Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin directs this world premiere production and has headed up the development of the play since its first reading at the Unicorn in 2010. The play features DIna Thomas as Amy, Chioma Anyanwu as her best friend and biggest competition Bianca, Katie Gilchrist plays her mother Katharine and Jeff Smith plays the Minotaur.

HUNGRY previews February 29, March 1 and 2, and runs March 3 – 18, 2012. This will play on the Unicorn’s Jerome Stage located at 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Performances Tuesday through Thursday are at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Stay with us March 6, 11 and 13 for a talk back with the director and actors immediately following the performance.

To purchase tickets, call Unicorn Theatre at 816-531-PLAY (7529) EXT. 10, online at www.UnicornTheatre.org or in person at the box office located at 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Preview tickets start at $22.50, Weekdays start at $27.50 and Weekend performances start at $32.50, based on availability. Special discounts are available for seniors (60+), Students and Patrons Under the age of 35.