CELEBRATION THEATRE presents THE FABULOUS DARSHAN

Celebration Theatre presents as part of its New Works Reading Series, THE FABULOUS DARSHAN, written by Bob Stewart and directed by Jeffrey Polk. THE FABULOUS DARSHAN will perform one night only, Tuesday August 16 at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente in West Hollywood.

The Fabulous Darshan is set in modern day New York City... and inside the mind of Ken Satchel- a middle-aged, Broadway character actor with a love of life & an encyclopedic knowledge of cult movies. A recent survivor of a grave illness, Ken's anxiety of relapse has made him fearful about taking risks in his life. Ken's world is turned upside down yet again when he decides to mentor a young high-strung actor named Stu. Finding solace in his new relationship and a new dialogue with an ancient Hindu god, Ken Learns that it is never too late to start over again.

Bob Stewart (Playwright) is the writer/performer of his one-man comedy, JESUS in a BEEHIVE-The Last Temptation of Mitchell Pantene! directed by Susan Izatt, + produced@The Duplex in NYC & Philly Gay & Lesbian Play Festival. His A MEMORY PLAY was produced by MoonSoup Prods, chosen as "Best of the Festival" in the Mid-Town International Theater Festival, and chosen for The Workshop Theater Company's Main Stage 2008/09 Season. His AMERICAN INHERITANCE was a Finalist for The Kennedy Center's Fund for New American Plays and recently produced as an Industry Reading in NYC by Tony Award- Winning Producer Michael Rubenstein for Broadway consideration. Other full lengths: ALL U CAN EAT & BONE 2 PICK. His One Act BETHESDA was performed for the Vet's Festival in NYC. His CHICKEN & EGG SOUP has been seen all across the country and is presently in pre-production for Director Fredi Walker Browne as a short-film. He is currently working on a full length comedy about his late friend called CAROL OF CARROLL GARDENS. Screenplays upon request.

Jeffrey Polk (Director) As a performer, Jeffrey has toured the US and all around the world with SMOKEY JOE'S in 7 countries. THE LION KING at the Pantages LA, and FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE on Broadway the U.S. national tour as well as DREAMGIRLS at the St. Louis Muny with Jenifer Holiday and Ken Page who I also performed GUYS AND DOLLS with several times. Jeffrer has choreographed KISS ME KATE and won the NAACP Award for Best Director of a Musical in 2013 for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE.

THE FABULOUS DARSHAN will perform one night only, Tuesday August 16 at 7:30pm at West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente in West Hollywood.

Admission is free... with donations gratefully accepted.

Celebrating New Works is produced by Celebration Theatre's Literary Director Nathan Frizzell and Associate Literary Director Chrisanne Eastwood.

Celebration Theatre is headed by its Co-Artistic Directors Michael Matthews and Michael A. Shepperd, along with its Executive Director Michael C. Kricfalusi.

For more information, photos, press interviews or for press comps please contact Nathan Frizzell at 323-957-1884 or atinfo@celebrationtheatre.com.