The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre Presents CLARENCE DARROW 9/30-11/1

The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre continues its 24th season by staging the Milwaukee premiere of playwright David Rintels' stunning one-man show CLARENCE DARROW (September 29-November 1, 2009, see schedule included in this release) at the Boulevard Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic.

Milwaukee actor David Ferrie portrays America's most famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, in Rintels' sterling script based on the book CLARENCE DARROW FOR THE DEFENSE. This novel, by esteemed author Irving Stone, dramatically recounted the life and times of the "legal eagle" who gained notoriety and fame through a series of inflammatory trials such as the Scopes' "Monkey Trial" in which Darwinism and arguments of evolution threatened to rock America.
Darrow also served as defense counsel for the infamous Leopold and Loeb murder trial, which incited Chicagoans to cry for the death penalty for the two young men accused of brutally murdering a defenseless young boy.

Mr. Ferrie is certainly no stranger to Milwaukee audiences and is an old friend to the unique challenges of playing a large role. He has appeared with the Boulevard in the title role of Brian Friel's great three-character play THE FAITH HEALER and won accolades for his work in that production as well as charming audiences with his musical talents in Boulevard's standing-room-only production of Stephen Sondheim's SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM.

Mr. Ferrie has worked with the Skylight Theatre, Archangel productions and many other Milwaukee theatre companies. His appearance in Gardner McKay's "two-hander" SEA MARKS earned him critical praise from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel theatre critic Damien Jaques. He last appeared with Boulevard in last season's popular production of Victor Cahn's two-person script ROSES IN DECEMBER, winning bouquets of praise for his sensitive portrayal of an embittered author.

Jaime Jastrab- local actor and director, brings this moving and entertaining script to dramatic life after winning praise for his work on Boulevard's festival of David Mamet plays (November, 2008), including THE DUCK VARIATIONS, DARK PONY, and REUNION. Norman Gaulin serves as stage manager and Boulevard's Artistic Director Mark Bucher serves as producer for this Milwaukee premiere. 

Call 414. 744. 5757 now to reserve tickets or visit the Ensemble's website at www.boulevardtheatre.com (always under construction, a "work-in-progress").