Tryst, A New Play By Karoline Leach Begins Previews March 21
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 01, 2006
A tantalizing glimpse behind the closed doors and unspoken secrets of Edwardian England, Tryst, a new play by Karoline Leach starring Maxwell Caulfield and Amelia Campbell will open Thursday, April 6th (7PM) at Off-Broadway's Promenade Theatre (Broadway at 76th Street). Produced by Morton Wolkowitz and Barbara Freitag the play will be directed by Joe Brancato with preview performances slated to begin Tuesday, March 21st (7PM).Part romance and part psychological thriller, Tryst tells the story of how George Love, a handsome conman who woos loved-starved women, meets Adelaide Pinchon, a desperate woman, who dreams beyond her mundane world at the local millinery store. Mr. Love has a history of illicit affairs, but after meeting the fantasizing shop-girl ---- there is a twist of fate. No stranger to the stage, Maxwell Caulfield has starred in the Broadway production of An Inspector Calls, the acclaimed Off-Broadway productions of Entertaining Mr. Sloane, My Night with Reg and Salonica as well as the touring productions of The Elephant Man and Sleuth. In addition to his numerous film credits which include Grease 2, The Boys Next Door and The Real Blonde, audiences will remember him from many television roles on such hit series as "Dynasty" and "The Colbys."
The Herbal Bed, Translations, A Small Family Business are just some of Amelia Campbell's Broadway stage credits and her portrayal of Meg Long in Our Country's Good, won her a Tony nomination. She has appeared in the Off-Broadway productions of Exonerated and Love, Janis. Her movie credits include over ten feature films including Malcolm X, The Paper, Lorenzo's Oil and Single White Female. Campbell's many television appearances
include "Law & Order," and "Homicide," as well as her portrayal of Margaret Truman in HBO's "Truman." Director Joe Brancato recently staged the highly acclaimed Off Broadway productions of Lee Blessing's Cobb produced by Kevin Spacey and From Door to Door by James Sherman. Some of his many Off-Broadway credits include: One Shot, One Kill at Primary Stages, The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith at the Melting Pot Company and Dr. Valentine's Waltz at Naked Angels. In addition to being founder and artistic director of the Penguin Rep Theatre, Mr. Brancato has worked extensively at major regional theatres, including Seattle Rep, Hartford Stage Company and Houston's Alley Theatre.
Playwright Karoline Leach has worked in the theatre as actress, director and writer. An earlier version of Tryst, entitled The Mysterious Mr. Love, was produced on the London stage in 1997. Her celebrated writings on Lewis Carroll and her finding of the famous 'cut pages in diary' document have opened the way to re-evaluate Carroll as a man and artist.Tryst will have scenery designed by David Korins, lighting designed by Jeff Nellis, costumes designed by Alejo Vietti and a sound designed by Johnna Doty. Mr. Wolkowitz's producing credits include: Stomp, Unexpected Man, One Shot,One Kill and Door to Door.The production will play the following performance schedule: Tuesdays at 7PM and Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8PM with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3PM. Tickets range in price from $65 to $45. Parents should be warned there is nudity in the production and is not appropriate for teenagers under 17 years of age.
For more information and to charge tickets by phone, call 212-239-6200, Outside NY metro area 800-432-7250 or tickets@telecharge.com.
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