THE FOREIGNER Opens At Covina Center For The Arts 2/26

The Covina Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Larry Shue's The Foreigner as its first production of the 2010 Season. The four weekend run opens on February 26 at the center's newly constructed facility at Citrus and Badillo.

Set in a hunting and fishing lodge in rural Georgia, a shy young man poses as a foreigner who speaks no English, in order to reveal the truth about some villainous local characters who intend to take ownership of the lodge for a KKK headquarters. The late Larry Shue's comedic work won the 1985 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New American Play.

John Butz , most recently seen at CCPA'in HMS Pinafore and A Christmas Carol makes his directorial debut for CCPA with The Foreigner. "Although a newcomer to California, Butz is no newcomer to the stage, bringing an extensive Midwest directorial and acting resume that includes such titles as Our Town, The Rainmaker, Carnival, and Once Upon a Mattress," according to Angelo Collado, CCPA resident producer. "John is a great new addition to our directorial stable."

Bruce Man, a recent arrival from the London Academy of Dramatic Arts leads the cast of seven in the title role. Others in the cast include Michael Cavalero as Froggy; Dani Thompson as Betty; David Billman as Owen; Anthony Rutowicz as Ellard; Jesica Dal Canton as Catherine; and Paul Lange as David.

Jeremy Lochner is assistant director and Kenneth Crowley stage manages.

Performances will be Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm through March 28. Tickets are $34.

Tickets for The Foreigner, the Alison England Sam concert, Opera, Broadway and Beyond, April 2 and 3, and season tickets may be obtained by calling the CCPA box office at 626-331-8133. Information about all of CCPA's activities and opportunities may be obtained by visiting its website at www.covinacenter.com.