'And My Name Ain't Peaches, Either' Premieres at Access Theater 9/25

Through monologues, music, poetry and dance, playwright Lisa McCree takes a 30-year snapshot of the lives of 11 women from the inner city in her provocative comedy about self-acceptance in a world of rejection, "And My Name Ain't Peaches," playing September 25 - October 5 at Access Theater. The piece earned a Human Rights Award for The Theatre Outlet, Allentown, PA, where it was originally produced in 2005.

Through monologues, music, poetry and dance, "And My Name Ain't Peaches" assails taboo themes in a bold, unflinching portrait that captures the pain and strength of women living in urban America with lyricism, honesty and wit.

McCree summarizes her work as "a candid peek into the thoughts and hopes of every woman, reflecting the anger and confusion that we can all relate to if only we open our minds and put our judgments aside."

Producing company is 3101 Arts; Corey Pearlstein, director; Paul Rucker, score; Sean Perry, lighting design; Neal Wilkinson, scenic design.

Ensemble is Barbara K. Asare-Bediako, Carolyn Barrett, Joresa Blount, Monifa Fola Brown,

Tonya Conrad, Kerri Miller, Ciera Payton, Ashley Shante´ and Shakeilya Washington

Performances Tuesday - Sunday, September 25 - October 5, at Access Theater, 380 Broadway, 4th floor (two blocks south of Canal Street at the corner of White Street). Evening performances at 8PM. Matinee performances Sundays at 3PM.

Single tickets are $18 Friday and Saturday nights; $15 all other performances. $10 tickets are

available for Thursday September 25 and Tuesday September 30. Tickets are available through Ovation Tickets at 212.352.3101 or online at www.3101arts.org.

For more information, contact 857-222-3652 or visit www.3101arts.org.