The Theatre @ Boston Court and Theatre Movement Bazaar Present THE TREATMENT, 2/25

The Theatre @ Boston Court and Theatre Movement Bazaar present "The Treatment," a world premiere adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short story titled "Ward 6." The play is conceived by Richard Alger + Tina Kronis, written by Alger, directed and choreographed by Kronis. Opening night is Saturday, February 25, 2012 on the Main Stage at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 North Mentor Avenue.

Who draws the line between sanity and insanity? In this new work of visceral, movement-based storytelling, a complacent doctor's worldview is upended when he befriends a philosophizing madman in a remote and neglected mental hospital. Chekhov's investigation of people in positions of power and those they hold captive ignites with intense physicality fused with ironic humor, dance and song.

"The Treatment" features Mark Doerr, Jake Eberle, Nich Kauffman, Matt Shea, Jacob Sidney and Mark Skeens. Frederik Hamel and John Wuchte are swings.

Production staff for "The Treatment" includes Kronis, director/choreographer, Jeff Webster, set designer, Chris Kuhl, lighting designer, John Zalewski, sound designer, Ellen McCartney, costume designer, Heather Ho, props designer, Raul Staggs, casting director and Nicole Rossi, production stage manager.

"The Treatment" previews for six performances beginning February 16, opening February 25 and runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 25. Preview tickets are priced at $17 and regular performances at $34. Senior, student and group discounts are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at BostonCourt.org or by calling (626) 683-6883. Boston Court Performing Arts Center is located one block north of Colorado at the corner of Mentor Ave. and Boston Ct.

"The Treatment" is supported in part by the City of Pasadena, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, Founding Director Z. Clark Branson, and the generous contributions of The Theatre @ Boston Court supporters and contributors.

Theatre Movement Bazaar began in New York City as a collaboration between choreographer/director/performer Tina Kronis, and mechanical engineer/writer, Richard Alger. In 1999, the company relocated its base to Los Angeles and has produced eleven original works, garnering critical attention, presenting its work across the US and in the UK.

The Theatre @ Boston Court is the award-wining resident theatre company at Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, CA. Michael Seel, Executive Director, Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti, Co-Artistic Directors, Hillary Metcalf, Managing Director.