Performance Network's Open Table Series Returns Tonight with THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE

The Open Table Series at Performance Network Theatre begins its second year tonight, October 21, 2015 with a reading of THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE, an adaptation by James Bowen and John Manfredi that will run March 10­-April 10 as part of the Network's season.

The series offers table readings of plays and musicals, both classic and new, in an intimate setting. Each Open Table reading is free to the public and begins at 7:30pm with a talkback following.

For more information on the productions and events at the Network or to donate, go to www.pntheatre.org or call the box office at 734-­663­-0681.

"The Open Table Series was a huge success last season," said Sara Dean, company manager. "Whether they loved the plays or not so much, the audiences seemed to really connect with the series and enjoy providing valuable feedback afterward. THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE is a new adaptation, so this reading will really help in solidifying what goes on the stage in March. It's very exciting."

October 21, 2015: THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE, an adaptation by James Bowen and John Manfredi
Othello is the greatest soldier of his age. A general, a leader of men and a fearsome defender of Venice against its enemies. But his success has created enemies, those that consider him an outsider and are driven by ignorance and jealousy to destroy him. This new telling of Shakespeare's tragedy adapted by Alabama Shakespeare Festival's playwright in residence, James Bowen, and the Network's Executive Director, John Manfredi, travels through time as it explores the universal themes of love, pride and prejudice.

The series offers table readings of plays and musicals, both classic and new, in an intimate setting. Each Open Table reading is free to the public and begins at 7:30pm with a talkback following. The schedule for the series will be announced as opportunities arise and can be found online. For information on productions and events at the Network or to donate, go to www.pntheatre.org or call the box office at 734-­663­-0681. Performance Network Theatre is located at 120 E. Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104.