Theater Three Presents the World Premiere of Annie Ward's THE AWAKENING, 7/7-18

Annie Ward announces the world premiere production of her adaptation of Yakup Almelek's THE AWAKENING, which she directs. THE AWAKENING will play a two-week limited engagement at Theater Three (311 West 43rd Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, July 7 and continue through Sunday, July 18. Opening Night is Friday, July 9 (8 p.m.).

For half her life Ayla has lived as an outsider, blaming herself for a tragic accident at sea. In this endearing and satirical look at what it means to grow up, Ayla can't shake the effects of her trauma until she starts working at an outpatient clinic. There she finally makes human connections with the staff, patients and others, and her despair and self-doubt give way to new possibilities.

The cast include Joe Carr, Sandra Coelho, Bill Drain, Alexandra Hynes, Alex Levi-Gardes, Michael Livingston, Rachel Loebs, Gabriela Marcus, Joe McKernan, Clinton Schreck, Katherine Scott, Jo Anne Sellers, Maria Smith, Edward Snyder, Donna Stearns, Jon Vane, and Victoria Weinberg.

The production features scenic design by Niluka Hotaling, lighting design by Ryan Metzler, and costume design by Colin Fischer. Assistant stage manger is Steven Tylor O'Connor, resident artist is Nicholas Wolfson and Jeff Loddo is the stage manager.

THE AWAKENING will have evening performances, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinees on Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 and are now available online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Theatre Box Office ½ hour prior to performance at 311 West 43rd Street. The running time is 2 hours which includes an intermission. Please visit the website at www.thecompletetheatre.com for more information.

Yakup Almelek (Co-Writer) has written poetry, verse, marches, stories, newspaper articles and plays, since middle school. While he was still at school, one of his articles won a competition and was published. In the years since more of his writing has appeared in the Turkish press. One of his short stories has been turned into a film and three of his plays - The Businessman and The Governess - have been staged in Turkey. The Businessman was produced in New York City in October 2009 to sold-out audiences.

Annie Ward (Co-Writer, Director, Producer) has both directed & produced the following NYC shows: The Cream of The Crop One-Act Festival, The Big Bad Variety Show, The Keagan One-Act Festival, The Players Showcase, The Complete Mixed Bag Show, Cut From The Same Cloth, A Writer's Imagination, Run Run Stop, The Authentic Showcase, The Businessman, The Complete Showcase & The Original One-Act Festival. Annie wrote, directed, and performed in The Last Stop; which was produced by The Directors Company in 2007. She also wrote, directed, produced & acted in The Best Party Ever; which ran, in New York, from 2006-2009. Annie has performed in and directed many Improv and Sketch Comedy Show here in the city. She is the Founder & Artistic Director of The Complete Theatre Company: www.thecompletetheatre.com

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