David Beckett

The American Theatre of Actors presents two plays by John Bale: 'John Baptist's Preaching in the Wilderness' and 'The Temptation of Our Lord.'

The American Theatre of Actors presents two plays by John Bale: 'John Baptist's Preaching in the Wilderness' and 'The Temptation of Our Lord.'

The American Theatre of Actors presents two plays by John Bale: 'John Baptist's Preaching in the Wilderness' and 'The Temptation of Our Lord.'

What do a Baptist, a bro in handcuffs, and a botched funeral have in common? Find out in Reconciling, a rapid-fire dark comedy where one word has multiple meanings and shared phrases weave in and out of the collective unconscious to result in a dizzying coming-of-age tale.

A reading of 'ON THE WAY TO O'NEILL'S: JFK IN IRELAND', a new drama by ANN G. BAUER and DAVID BECKETT that imagines the later years of John F. Kennedy, will be presented as part of the MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL'S Reading Series.

A reading of 'ON THE WAY TO O'NEILL'S: JFK IN IRELAND', a new drama by ANN G. BAUER and DAVID BECKETT that imagines the later years of John F. Kennedy, will be presented as part of the MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL'S Reading Series.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces selections for the 2009 Season, running from July 13 - August 2, 2009. 43 plays and musicals have been chosen, as well as four readings. Selected plays for SHORT SUBJECTS, a new division for plays that run under 60 minutes, will be announced at a later date. Tickets go on sale on May 8 online at www.midtownfestival.org or by phone at 866-811-4111.