'Freud's Last Session' Extends At Palm Beach Dramaworks

"Freud's Last Session"
by Mark St. Germain
Extends an Additional Week thru 2/13
at Palm Beach Dramaworks

(Photo By Alicia Donelan)

Palm Beach Dramaworks, announced its critically acclaimed production of Mark St. Germain's play, "Freud's Last Session" will play an additional week of performances, slated through Sunday, February 13th at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard).  The extended playing week's performance schedule will be as follows: Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM; with Matinee performances on Wednesday at 3PM Saturday &Sunday at 2PM.

After escaping the Nazis in Vienna, legendary psychiatrist Dr. Sigmund Freud invites a young professor, C.S. Lewis, to his home in London. Lewis, having satirized Freud in a recent book expects to be reprimanded for his work, but soon realizes Freud has a much more significant agenda. On the day England enters World War II, Freud and Lewis clash on the existence of God, love, sex and the meaning of life - only two weeks before Freud chooses to take his own.

Dramaworks' Producing Artistic Director, William Hayes directs the production which features Dennis Creaghan and Chris Oden. The play has scenery designed by Michael Amico, costumes designed by Brian O'Keefe, lights designed by Sean Dolan and sound designed by Matt Corey.

Mark St. Germain is an award-winning playwright; his plays include Camping with Henry and Tom, The God Committee, Forgiving Typhoid Mary, and Out of Gas on Lovers Leap. His musical theatre credits include The Gifts of the Magi, and Stand By Your Man - The Tammy Wynette Story. Mr. St. Germain was a creative consultant and writer for several seasons on The Cosby Show and co-wrote the screenplay for the acclaimed film, Duma.

The Palm Beach Dramaworks' season will continue with "Dinner With Friends" by Donald Margulies (February 25th - April 17th), and "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh (May 6th - June 19th).

Palm Beach Dramaworks is a non-profit, professional theatre and is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the South Florida Theatre League, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Florida Professional Theatres Association, Florida Theatre Conference, and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council.

Individual tickets are $47 for all performances. Group rates for 20 or more, and discounted season subscriptions are also available.

The theatre is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, at 322 Banyan Boulevard, between Dixie Highway and Olive Avenue, Florida 33401. The NEW official parking facility for the theatre is the City Center Garage located at the corner of Banyan Blvd. and Dixie Highway. Parking is offered across the street for a nominal fee, or in the City Garage on the corner of Olive Avenue and Banyan Boulevard for $1.00 per hour with the first hour free! Parking is free on Sunday, only in the garage and at city meters. For ticket information contact the box office at (561) 514-4042, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM, or visit their website at www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

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