Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company Presents THE CURRENT, 11/12-12/4

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents the world premiere of The Current, by playwright-in-residence Sean Paraventi (Redford), directed by Molly McMahon (Detroit). The show runs from November 12-December 4, 2010. Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available to all performances other than opening night, which is half-price. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 313-408-7269 or at www.magentagiraffe.org.
 
This charming, funny and heartfelt play had its first reading at Magenta Giraffe's Second Annual Staged Reading Festival and was met with overwhelming enthusiasm. This is the first of local playwright Sean Paraventi's works to receive a full production. Magenta Giraffe is thrilled to announce that he has accepted a position as playwright-in-residence for the company. "I'm very excited to have The Current produced by Magenta Giraffe," says Paraventi. "I'm looking forward to working with them. I'm glad I can give the ladies of MGT a man's perspective and a play about five women."
 
In The Current, bride-to-be Mary and her friends go to see a psychic to kick off her bachelorette party. When the psychic begins to probe too deeply, the women question her ability and leave to celebrate elsewhere. As the evening progresses, though, the psychic's readings begin to reveal the women's insecurities and secrets, culminating in a startling reveal that could jeopardize their friendship. This play provides a fascinating look at honor, trust and friendship with breezy, natural dialogue and sharply etched characters that resonate with us all.
 
The cast includes Angie Kane Ferrante (Wyandotte), Kirsten Knisely (Dearborn), Frannie Shepherd-Bates (Royal Oak), Jaye Stellini (Detroit), and Jaclyn Strez (Detroit). Gwen Lindsay exhibits her scenic design; lighting by Neil Koivu; costumes by Lauren Montgomery.
 
Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company's production of The Current will take place at 1515 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226. Reservations are available via phone at 313-408-7269, at www.magentagiraffe.org, or at the door the day of the performance.  Cash or check only. Tickets are $18/$15 Students & Industry, but are available on a pay-what-you-can basis at all performances other than opening night, which will be half-price.
 
This production initiates a new performance schedule for Magenta Giraffe. The Current will run Thursdays at 8 pm, Fridays at 8 pm, and Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm, with the exception of Thanksgiving week, when there will be a show Wednesday at 8 pm and no performance on the holiday. There will be no Sunday matinees. Dates and times are: 
 
Friday, November 12, at 8 pm
Saturday, November 13, at 4 pm
Saturday, November 13, at 8 pm
Thursday, November 18, at 8 pm
Friday, November 19, at 8 pm
Saturday, November 20, at 4 pm
Saturday, November 20 at 8 pm
Wednesday, November 24, at 8 pm
Friday, November 26, at 8 pm
Saturday, November 27, at 4 pm
Saturday, November 27, at 8 pm
Thursday, December 2, at 8 pm
Friday, December 3, at 8 pm
Saturday, December 4, at 4 pm
Saturday, December 4, at 8 pm
 
Audience members paying the full ticket price may wish to take advantage of our "Repeat Offender" offer:  If you've paid the suggested rate for a ticket and would like to see the show a second, third or fourth time (we love those who love theatre!) bring back a paying customer each time and see it free of charge!
 
ABOUT Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company - Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization that acts to eliminate apathy, violence, prejudice and barriers to education through theatre productions, projects and programs; and further acts to reestablish and expand Detroit's theatre district.  The Current, by Sean Paraventi, directed by Molly McMahon, is the theatre's sixth production.
 
For additional information on the production of The Current, contact Frannie Shepherd-Bates or visit www.magentagiraffe.org.

 

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