DOGFIGHT to Play Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre Next Weekend

Next up at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, Dogfight presented by the Once Upon A Time Players. Set for one weekend of performances, Dogfight will be performed on Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 pm.

Based on the 1991 film of the same name, Dogfight is set in the 1960s but addresses issues that are still relevant today. The story takes place on Nov. 21, 1963, on the eve of a young Marine's deployment (and unbeknownst to him, also the eve of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.) Continuing a tradition of the Marine Corps, he and his buddies play a cruel joke on women they invite to a party. The marines have a private wager: whoever brings the least attractive girl wins the prize money. It's a story of the loss of innocence for the soldier and his date while also paralleling the loss of innocence of the United States.

Founded in 2006, The Once Upon A Time Players is a professional performing arts company dedicated to bringing high quality theatre at a low cost while creating a unique, meaningful and entertaining theatrical experience. Lead by Artistic Director Brendan Stackhouse, the Once Upon A Time Players celebrate their 10th season with this production of Dogfight. Included in the cast are Alex Ward as Corporal Eddie Birdlace (the Marine) and Hannah Quinn as Rose (an awkward, idealistic waitress.) The cast includes Bucks County actors Amy Bishop, Brian Dratch and Jonathan Zeidler as well as New York actors Ashley Burger, Christopher Herr, Courtney Kenyon, Dan Kriss, Max Meyers along with Ward and Quinn. The production is directed by Brendan Stackhouse with musical direction by Garret Healey and scenic and costume design by Matt Iacozza.

The Once Upon A Time Players have brought productions to the Open Air Theatre during previous seasons. In 2010 they performed Into the Woods and in 2011 they brought Urinetown to the outdoor venue. The theatrical group will perform the musical Heathers on the Open Air stage this September.

The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of Dogfight presented by the Once Upon A Time Players will be performed on Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 12 and under) and $12 for seniors (ages 65 and older.) Tickets can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office a half-hour prior to the performance. Group discounts are available.

For complete information about the 2015 Summer Season of mainstage shows, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com. The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.

Pictured: From left, Once Upon A Time Players Dan Kriss, Max Meyers, Christopher Herr, Brian Dratch and Jonathan Zeidler are Marines in rehearsal for Dogfight at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre June 12, 13 and 14, 2015.

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