THE DREAMER AND THE ACROBAT Begins Tonight as Part of FRIGID New York
Mallory is an agoraphobic baker who never leaves her shop, eager to experience the world but terrified to try. The circus comes to town with Mallory's best childhood friend - the acrobat Gitano - with whom she's always been secretly in love. To be with him, she must overcome her fears and join the outside world before the circus leaves.
Featuring: Chris Berger*, Moe Bertran*, Richard Michael Lee, Stav Meishar, Carolyn Seiff*, and Eyal Sherf*. *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. An Equity Approved Showcase.
STAV MEISHAR (Playwright, Mallory) had her stage debut at the age of 10 on the Israeli National Tour of Oliver! and hasn't left the stage since. Favorite credits include Elphaba in Wicked (Original Israeli Cast) and the dUKEss of Rock (Edinburgh Fringe). Though a traditional Thespian by training, Stav has broken into new forms of performance - experimenting with ukulele and circus arts. This is her first written play. www.stavmeishar.com
Rachel Klein (Director) recently created the acclaimed dance commission Symphony of Shadows at Dixon Place. Favorite credits include The Tragedy of Maria Macabre, the iStar Theater Lab's Gay Bride of Frankenstein, Circus of Circus at the House of Yes, and Lizardman the Musical. For more info, go to www.rachelkleinproductions.com.
The Kraine Theater 85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave & Bowery
Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students, seniors, & military
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