The New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of the Western drama, Dead Ringer by Gino DiIorio, October 15th through November 15th.
The action of the play takes place in 1885 in Sunset Valley, Texas where Tyrus Cole, a crusty, ill-tempered horse trainer lives on a ranch with his invalid sister, Mary. Because he is unable to watch her during the day, Mary is confined to a root cellar. Enter Dwight Foley, a young stranger seeking help with his horse. His arrival soon upsets the delicate balance between brother and sister, and the three find themselves trapped in a complex web of intrigue, greed and secrets.Dead Ringer was originally titled The Hard Way and was part of NJ Rep's popular annual Theatre Brut Festival of Short Plays in 2004. Due to the tremendous success of the festival version, Mr. DiIorio was persuaded to further develop the piece into a full length play that became the winner of the 2005 BBC International Playwriting Contest and was broadcast over BBC Radio.
For tickets and additional information about Dead Ringer or any of NJ Rep's plays visit www.njrep.org, call 732-229-3166 or email njrep@njrep.org
Specially-priced preview performances are Thursday and Friday, October 15 and 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Opening night with reception is Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. There will be a speciAl Western Round-Up and Chow Night sponsored by the NJ Rep Theatre Guild on Thursday, November 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Talk-backs with the playwright and cast will follow the October 15th matinee and the Western Round-Up.Regular performances run Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and selected Sundays at 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Adults $40; Previews $35; Opening Night with reception $60; Seniors (65+) and full-time students $35 (except for Opening Night and Western Round-Up). Group Rates are available for 10 or more. Reservations: Online at www.njrep.org or call 732-229-3166.
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