Dax Foundation Set To Sponsor Pericles Redux At Kirk Douglas Theatre 7/17

The Dax Foundation - a Los Angeles-based private, non-profit philanthropic foundation dedicated to helping people and animals around the world - announced today that it will be sponsoring nine performances of Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble's celebrated Pericles Redux at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles to benefit recipients of the Foundation's Performing Arts Charitable Trust (PACT).

The moving play, which was hailed as "superb" and "truly exceptional" during a recent extended engagement in the U.K., will star Film and Television actress Jennifer Landon and run from July 17th - 25th, 2009. In her Five-Star review, Kelly Apter of The Scotsman (U.K.) stated, "This tragicomic play is ripe with potential - all of which director John Farmanesh-Bocca exploits to the full. What captures us most is the extremity of emotion. As the story reaches its climax, don't be surprised to find yourself laughing and crying at the same time."

"We are thrilled to be able to share this exceptional production with the people of Los Angeles," said Dave Weisman, Executive Director of the Dax Foundation. "Pericles Redux is a shining example of the vibrancy, creativity and inventiveness young production companies like Not Man Apart consistently deliver to our community. It's a pleasure to support such compelling theatre."

Pericles Redux presents an electrifying reconstruction of Shakespeare's romantic odyssey, which follows the fate of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, as he escapes deadly assassins and braves many challenges to attain a wife and family that he quickly loses in a deadly storm at sea. Scattered in far off places the family desperately tries to reunite.

John Farmanesh-Bocca, Artistic Director for the Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble, added, "When we opened Pericles Redux in Edinburgh, Scotland, we felt we had a great production, but we were unprepared for such a positive response which resulted in a month of sold out performances & critical acclaim. We're honored to add Jennifer Landon to the cast & are eager to share our contemporary vision of this immortal work with new audiences in Los Angeles."

Only 9 benefit performances will be held at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Tickets are available at the Center Theatre Group by calling (213) 628-2772 or online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or www.PericlesRedux.com. Show dates: Friday 7/17, Saturday 7/18, Sunday 7/19, Wednesday 7/22, Friday 7/24, Saturday 7/25 (2 shows), Sunday 7/26 (2 shows). All tickets are $40 except the July 22nd performance will be $25. All net proceeds from the shows will benefit Dax Foundation PACT grant recipients.

The Dax Foundation is a private, California-based non-profit, philanthropic organization that implements and supports innovative programs that help people around the world identify, pursue and realize their dreams. The Foundation provides resources, support and raises awareness for individuals and groups whose vision includes making the world a better place for all people and animals. Projects currently supported by the Foundation include the Mayfair Foundation, a recreation and educational facility for severely disabled children; Over A Barrel, a rescue and treatment facility for abused and neglected animals; Organs ‘R' Us, a program dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for life-saving organ donation; Maui Cat, a humane program to reduce the pain and suffering of rampant feral cat populations; and other deserving programs around the world. For more information, please visit www.daxfoundation.org.

The Mission of Not Man Apart is to mount productions using new emerging theatre arts techniques joined with the experimental and dance theater techniques of past decades to create exhilarating theatrical events that are at the same time life affirming and consciousness expanding. NMA is based at the Artistic Sanctuary of the Americas on the Monterey Peninsula and also in residence with Shakespeare Santa Monica in Southern California, but performs nationally and internationally. For more information, please visit www.NotManApart.com.