THE COMMON SWALLOW Opens 9/25 As Part Of the HOWL! Arts Project 2009

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The Common SWALLOW -- a new play by David Caudle (THE SUNKEN LIVING ROOM) about the locals of a small Midwestern town struggling to maintain a sense of community -- presented as part of the HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES, with performances beginning September 25 at 45 Bleecker. Kirsten Kelly set to direct an ensemble cast lead by Annie Golden.

In a mythical Midwestern town, locals converge along the banks of the muddy river to sample pulled pork, baked beans, and corn on the cob. Jim, a 19-year-old runaway comes to the fair looking for meth; while Karen, a New Yorker on a rare return to her roots, picks at her barbecued chicken, potato salad, and A VERY OLD would; and her townie brother, Tripp, sharpens his teeth on some juicy ribs -- and simmering sibling rivalry. In The Common SWALLOW, it's the birds living in a muddy nest under the bridge that may be the town's only thriving, cohesive and supportive community.

Annie Golden, whose Broadway credits include HAIR, THE FULL MONTY and XANADU, lead the cast of The Common SWALLOW. Joining Ms. Golden are Matt D'Amico, MacLeod Andrews, Julie Jesneck, and Elizabeth Rich.

Proceeds from the HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009 will benefit HOWL! HELP -- administered by The Actors Fund -- which provides emergency assistance to qualified performing artists in crisis. For more information, including complete schedule of events, visit www.eastvillagehowler.blogspot.com.

 

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