Open Book Theatre to Present DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE

Open Book Theatre Company is excited to present the romantic comedy Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl. The play will open November 6 and run for 3 weekends, closing November 21.

The play is a fantastical romp that examines whether we are ever truly connected in a world where we never disconnect. It begins in a café, where the ringing of a cell phone at the next table irritates Jean. Annoyed that the man isn't answering his phone, Jean picks it up herself, only to discover that the man is dead. Jean begins answering all the incoming calls, meeting up with the dead man's family and associates and becoming hysterically entangled as she tries to untangle the puzzle of the dead man's life.

The show features Melissa Beckwith, Dani Cochrane, Connie Cowper, Ryan Ernst, Richard Payton, and Kaitlyn Valor. Open Book Associate Director Topher Alan Payne is directing, and Harley Miah is designing the lights.

Dead Man's Cell Phone Performance Dates:

Friday, November 6 at 8pm
Saturday, November 7 at 8pm
Friday, November 13 at 8pm
Saturday, November 14 at 8pm
Sunday, November 15 at 2pm (followed by a discussion with the artists)
Thursday, November 19 at 8pm
Friday, November 20 at 8pm
Saturday, November 21 at 8pm

Tickets are $20, $15 for students and seniors. Groups of 10 or more receive a $3 discount off all tickets.

For tickets and more information visit www.openbooktc.com or call 734 288-7753

Performances will be held at Penelope's Venue, 12219 Dix Toledo Road, Southgate, MI 48195.

Open Book is also encouraging participation in the Open BOOK CLUB, designed for lovers of the written word to see a play not just as a performance, but as literature. Dive deeper and discuss character, plot and more with downloadable book club questions available on the website (openbooktc.com) - great for groups that just see the play or go deeper by reading it first!

Open Book Theatre Company is a not-for-profit, professional theatre Downriver, bringing life's stories to the stage!