THE GENESIS FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS Begins 3/27-3/29

Crossroads Theatre Company Presents
The Genesis Festival of New Plays and Voices: March 27 - March 29
Friday March 27 at 8:00 pm: A Second Wind by Ben Bettenbender
Directed by Marshall Jones, III
Un Segundo Viento ... set in a central Jersey college town in 1982, the power of love for a young couple is tested when faced with a passionate sibling rivalry. The twenty-somethings must make choices about what, and whom, they are willing to fight for.
Featuring Richie Call, Jon Deliz, Lisa Marie Fabrega, Alexis Slade

Saturday March 28 at 3:00 pm: The Jam by Renee Flemings
Directed by Marshall Jones, III
35-year old songstress must come to grips with her estranged father while maintaining her relationship with her live-in boyfriend. This play-with-music is a fascinating character study about the impact of the presence - or absence - of fathers.
Featuring Bill Bowers, D. Lavinia Grays, Tiffany Jewel, Dan Teachout, DeWanda Wise

Saturday March 28 at 8:00 pm: Fly by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan
Directed by Ricardo Khan
Engaging and vivid examination of the challenges facing the famed heroic African-American pilots of World War II. Fly is currently scheduled to open the 2009-10 Crossroads' Season - be sure to get a sneak preview. An interesting examination of the famed Tuskegee Airmen.

Sunday March 29 at 3:00 pm: The Last Fall by Stephanie Berry
A charming romantic comedy written by Obie Award-winner, Stephanie Berry. The fifty-something couple flashback on their 15-year courtship to present a humorous take on their evolving relationship.

The audience is invited after each of the staged readings to share in the lively, post-show discussion with the writers, directors and actors.

Tickets: Free for season subscribers; General admission tickets-$15 for each show, Students $10. Tickets available at the door or by calling 732-545-8100

Venue: Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, 732-545-8100

www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org

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