Loft Ensemble Presents AEROPLANE

After a successful weekend of previews, Loft Ensemble is excited to open our newest world premiere this Saturday. The Aeroplane is a world premiere drama written and directed by Mitch Rosander that deals head on with the issues of addiction, recovery, and self-identity. The show will open on January 30th and run until March 6th with performances on Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 7PM. Tickets are $20 and available at www.loftensemble.org. The full press release follows below.

In addition to this show, Loft has scheduled the next two shows in their season. Following The Aeroplane, they will present a world premiere musical, Wanting Miss Julie; a loose, contemporary adaptation of Strindberg's famous Miss Julie. The book is written by John Sparks, lyrics are by Patricia Zehentmayr, and music is composed by Jake Anthony. Loft Ensemble's Managing Director, Kevin Meoak, will be helming the show as director with choreography by April Sheets.

Coming in May, the company is excited to announce a production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring veteran stage and Emmy Award nominated actor Leon Russom. The show will be directed by Bree Pavey and feature fight direction by Mike Mahaffey (2015 Ovation Award for Fight Direction).

Upon learning of his grandfather's death, Vince must return home for the funeral. When he boards a plane headed for home, Vince meets an unlikely companion and embarks on an incredible journey that spans space, time, imagination and reality, exploring his own self-worth, isolation and fear. An ensemble based world premiere play that includes elements of movement, dance, and music, The Aeroplane is an honest examination of addiction and recovery, and the moment when the human spirit can overcome.

ABOUT LOFT ENSEMBLE

Loft Ensemble is a downtown Los Angeles theatre company based in the Arts District, a member of the LA STAGE Alliance (winner of two Ovation Awards for the 2014-2015 season) and the Theatrical Producers League of Los Angeles (TPLLA). The ensemble is led by Artistic Director Adam Chambers (star of Disney Channel's Girl Vs. Monster and I Heart Vampires), and Managing Director Kevin Meoak (producer A Ring in Brooklyn - NoHo Arts 2012, LoveSick - Fringe NYC 2012, 2008 LA Weekly Awards, Assoc. Prod. Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara at The Matrix). The company was founded in 2007 by a group of actors who participated in a full year of Viewpoints workshops before producing any shows. Loft started full seasons in 2010, and has since presented over 20 original plays and several successful revivals. In 2012, Loft traveled to the New York International Fringe Festival and was recognized for Outstanding Ensemble with its production of LoveSick. The ensemble is one of the fastest growing companies in Los Angeles.

The Aeroplane or How Low: An Autobiography (sort of)
Written and directed by Mitch Rosander
Presented by Loft Ensemble
Artistic Director Adam Chambers
Managing Director Kevin Meoak

WHEN:
JANUARY 30 - MARCH 6
SATURDAYS 8PM, SUNDAYS 7PM

WHERE:
Loft Ensemble
929 E. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, 90012
(corner of 2nd and Vignes - entrance to the theater is on Vignes)

TICKET PRICES:
$20, $10 Student (with valid ID)

RESERVATIONS:
www.loftensemble.org
(213)680-0392

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