8-MINUTE MADNESS PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL OF 2009 Is Back

Turtle Shell Productions' 8-MINUTE MADNESS PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL OF 2009 is BACK for its sixth season, in our beautiful theater space in the heart of Times Square. We've received an overwhelming number of scripts from playwrights across the globe, and of these, 11 original works have been selected for the FESTIVAL, along with THE BEST OF - 9 of the best plays from the last 5 years. Each group will be presented as a separate performance.

THE FESTIVAL brings together directors, award-winning designers and members of Turtle Shell Productions' own in-house acting ensemble, The Terrapin Troupe.

Plays are 8 minutes in length and are directed by four of our most innovative New York directors. Audience members will not only witness the birth of fresh up-and-coming writers, but will also have the opportunity to weigh in and vote on which performances win the two highest honors: 8 MINUTE MADNESS BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ARTIST & THE PLAYWRIGHT OF 2009.

Awards and musical entertainment will be presented Sunday March 15 at 6:00pm.

Produced by John W. Cooper, Turtle Shell Productions; Directed by: Eric C. Dente, David Triacca and

Katrin Hilbe; Set Design: Kyle Dixon; Costumes Christina Gianinni.; Sound Design Eric C Dente; Stage Managers: Patrick McGhee and Bonnie Hilton,

For More Information, Please Contact: 646-765-7670 or visit www.TurtleShellProductions.com