White Rabbit Theatre Presents DANNY Beginning 6/3

The good old days weren't always good, but when they were, they were magic, as seen in Danny, a comedy with drama buried six feet under. Written and directed by Andrew Rothkin, this tale about the need to put the past into perspective will be formally unearthed by White Rabbit Theatre starting June 3rd as part of the 2nd Annual Planet Connections Theater Festivity, and be performed at the Green Room Theatre, part of the Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street.
 
Every 26th of April, five old college friends, actors and artists all, meet to reconnect and reminisce at the graveside of their friend Danny, widely believed to have been the most talented of the bunch. While sharing a picnic lunch, the group swaps stories about their deceased comrade and recall bygone days when anything seemed possible. Things change this year when one of the five brings his new boyfriend to the ceremony, an act some see as an unwelcome intrusion. As the group is forced to admit they're not the young dreamers they once were, old wounds are opened and issues long ignored are finally faced.
 
The cast of Danny features James Pravasilis, Amada Anderson, James Kaliardos, Charle Webb, Jason Barker and Marc Graiser. 

Andrew Rothkin, who wrote and directed Meredith’s Ring, winner of the 1st Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Award for Outstanding Overall Production of a One-Act Play, has been creating theatre for over 25 years. He most recently staged three of his short pieces for LOVE & LUST, the first evening of theatre devoted entirely to his short works. Directing highlights include CHiLLS, An Evening of Psychos and Voice. Playwriting highlights include Paved with Gold, tryin’ t’ touch the sun and Bubby’s Shadow (Winner, Outstanding Overall Production of a New Drama Play, Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival, 2008.) A lifelong lover and supporter of animals/animal rights, Andrew Rothkin is pleased to support People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal (PETA) through this production. For more information on the group, go to www.peta.org.
Kim M. Jones (Co-Producer): Kim's 18-year extensive NYC theatre experience includes being a producer, producer's assistant, an AEA stage manager, and casting director. Kim's production history includes the 1st production of Danny (White Rabbit Theatre), and two stand-up comedy showcases benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (KMJ Productions). Education: BA St. John's University and American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Kim's current alter ego is KMJ Fitness. www.kmjfitness.com.
 
White Rabbit Theatre began in 1997 with Hello From Bertha and The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, and has since produced numerous new works and contemporary classics as readings, workshops and full productions. White Rabbit has garnered multiple awards and nominations, including many Spotlight On Off-Off-Broadway Awards, several Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival Awards, and most recently, a 2009 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Award for Outstanding Overall Production of One-Act Play. Other White Rabbit highlights include full productions of tryin' t' touch the sun, CHiLLS, An Evening of Psychos and Voice, as well as staged readings of Alice on The Edge and Strangers on Hollow Hill.
 
Planet Connections Theatre Festivity is New York’s premiere eco-friendly/socially-conscious theatre festival. Fostering a diverse cross-section of performances, the festival seeks to inspire artists and audiences both creatively and fundamentally, in a festive atmosphere. At the heart of the festivity are like-minded individuals striving to create professional, meaningful theatre, while supporting organizations, which give back to the community at large. Information: www.planetconnectionsfestivity.com

Running through June 27th, Danny will be performed at the Green Room Theater (downstairs) located at 45 Bleecker Street. Show times are: Thursday, June 3rd at 4:30pm, Sunday, June 6th at 6:30pm, Saturday, June 12th at 3pm, Sunday, June 20th at 8:30pm, Thursday, June 24th at 4:30pm, Sunday, June 27th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $18.00. Running time: 90 Minutes. Members of the press are invited to all performances.
 
Reservations: www.planetconnectionsfestivity.com, 212-352-3101, 866-811-8411.
Information: www.DannysDay.info. 

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