Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Presents THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble announces that Bertolt Brecht's political farce, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, will lead off the company's 13th season on October 20 and will play for 21 performances through November 13, 2016 at The Wild Project in the East Village. Previews will start October 20 with an official opening Saturday, October 22 @ 8PM.

Set in 1930's Chicago, a Tony Soprano/Al Capone-like figure named Arturo Ui, is a crazy but totally charismatic gangster bent on gaining power at all costs in this wickedly funny and savage satire of the rise of Hitler. Brecht utilized a wide range of parody and pastiche - from Capone to Shakespeare's Richard III in the torrid 3 weeks in 1941 when he wrote Arturo Ui just before Brecht's exile and arrival in America.

PTE will present the U.S. premiere of the celebrated translation by Stephen Sharkey ("stiletto sharp" - The Guardian). Sharkey was quoted in 2011 "I think in the epilogue, Brecht acknowledges that the world fought back and got rid of this threat, this dreadful tyrant [Hitler]. But with the final line - the beast that bore him is in heat again - that's Brecht's warning."

The PTE production is being directed by Obie Award-Winner and Drama Desk Nominee, Kevin Confoy. The acting ensemble includes Desmond Confoy, Sergio Fuenzalida, John Lenartz, Zach Lusk, Ellen Mandel, Craig Smith, Elise Stone, Jim Sterling, Antonio Suarez, and Josh Tyson. Lighting Design is by Tony Mulanix, Video Design by Andrew Lazarow, Sound Design by Ellen Mandel, Costumes by Deborah Hobson, Stage Management by Irene Lazaridis.

What: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht; Translation by Stephen Sharkey

When: 10/20 through 11/13/16. Performances Tues-Sat @8PM; Sun @ 3PM; Some matinees Sat & Wed

Full Schedule: Full Schedule (21 Performances):

Thurs 10/20 @ 8pm (preview), Fri 10/21 @ 8pm (preview), Sat 10/22 @ 2pm (preview) & 8pm (opening);

Sun 10/23 @ 3pm; Tues 10/25 @ 8pm; Wed 10/26 @ 8pm; Thur 10/27 @ 8pm; Tue 11/1 @ 8pm;

Wed 11/2 @ 2pm & 8pm; Thur 11/3 @ 8pm; Fri 11/4 @ 8pm; Sat 11/5 @ 2pm & 8pm; Sun 11/6 @ 3pm;

Wed 11/9 @ 8pm; Thur 11/10 @ 8pm; Fri 11/11 @ 8pm; Sat 11/12 @ 8pm; Sun 11/13 @ 3pm

Information: http://www.phoenixtheatreensemble.org/; 212-465-3446

Tickets: Tickets are $30 each; Call 212-352-3101 or visit www.PhoenixTheatreEnsemble.org.

Where: The Wild Project @ 195 East 3rd Street (Avenue A and Avenue B)

Transportation: By Subway: F Train to 2nd Avenue; by Bus A14 to 4th Street and Ave A; 8th Street Crosstown.