Tickets Now On Sale For Performance Network's K2

Performance Network announces their production of "K2" by Patrick Meyers, beginning January 7 and running through February 7, 2010. "K2" stars John Manfredi (A PICASSO) and James Bowen (FENCES) and is directed by Tim Rhoze (FENCES).

"K2" follows two men that are stranded on an icy ledge on K2, the world's second highest and most savage mountain. The situation is desperate: the supplies are gone, a storm is approaching and one climber has a broken leg. Will they survive? The shattering conclusion will leave audiences breathless.

Artistic Director David Wolber said "The strength of the story is the relationship of the two men.
They're friends and at this moment, on this mountain, they're facing a life and death situation. Part of the beauty and power of the script is in the kinds of conversations that happen in these moments. The mountain plays an important role, not only in the setting, but also as the symbolic challenge that they're fighting. We're teaming up with Bivouac and Planet Rock to get our actors climbing lessons with the real gear. There is also the challenge for our designers of creating an avalanche onstage. I think that audiences are going to be blown away. This will be an intense and powerful show."

Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm, with 3pm
matinees on Saturday January 23 and February 6.

Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734.663.0681, online at
www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance. Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor's only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and The Children's Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.