THE BULLPEN Sets New Holiday Schedule, Extends Into January 2015

The Bullpen, the one-man - 18-character comedy - will offer special holiday performances (see schedule below) and extend for the third time, it was announced today by producer Eric Krebs (in association with The Fortune Society). Released from Otisville Correctional Institution in October of 2013 after serving 12 of his 25 year sentence for attempted murder, actor/writer Joe Assadourian went from the cage to the stage after discovering his theatrical ability while reluctantly participating in a workshop behind bars led by Off-Broadway solo-show actor/director Richard Hoehler. Developed by the duo over two years, both inside and outside the state prison system, The Bullpen premiered Off Broadway at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street - just east of Broadway) on June 22, 2014 for a strictly limited engagement. However, due to popular demand, the show was extended through the summer and again through this month. Once again, due to popular demand, performances of the critically acclaimed show will now continue through January 24, 2015.

In The Bullpen, a man is arrested, arraigned and put on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit. Consequently he is judged by two systems of jurisprudence - one a jury of his peers in an actual courtroom and the other, the fascinating and hilarious denizens of the bullpen in which he is being held. Mr. Assadourian mercurially transforms from character to character and court to court as the play steamrolls toward both verdicts that literally range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

"It's truly remarkable how Joe has been able to turn his life around by developing his marvelous talent as both a writer and a performer," extols Mr. Krebs. "At the same time he has found a way to see humor in what was a dark chapter in his life. I couldn't be more proud." With gratitude Mr. Assadourian humbly declares "I'm taking the worst part of my life and making it the best part of my life."

The special holiday performance schedule for The Bullpen is as follows:

November 24 & 25 @ 7pm
December 1,2,3 @ 7pm
December 15,16,17 @ 7pm
December 20 @ 3pm
December 22,23,26 @ 7pm
December 27 @ 3pm & 8pm
December 29 & 30 @ 7pm
January 2 @ 7pm (100th performance)
January 3 @ 3pm & 8pm

Beginning Monday, January 5th, the performance schedule will be: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday @ 7pm & Saturday @ 3pm (through Saturday, January 24th.)

All tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.StepInTheBullpen.com or by calling Theatermania at 866-811-4111.

Photo: Bella Mucari