Throughline Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of Compelling Drama THE CENSOR

Charlotte Coates censors works of art for a totalitarian government know as the Commonwealth. After being passed over for a promotion, Charlotte hires Nellis, a transgender painter whose art has been censored, to paint a picture of her. As she befriends Nellis, she questions the actions of the authoritarian regime.

The Censor is the 2016 winner of Throughline's annual playwrighting competition. Playwright David L. Williams holds an MFA in playwrighting from the University of Nebraska and has written numerous dramas, comedies, and musicals. His work has been produced in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Throughline Theatre Company's four-show season focuses on the relationship between past, present, and future by presenting plays from varied time periods and arranging them to highlight their thematic and stylistic similarities.

The Censor opens September 16 and runs through Saturday, September 24. The opening night performance will be followed by a reception where food and drinks will be provided and audience members can meet the cast.

Thursday and Friday performances start at 8:00 p.m., Saturday performances at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 general admission or $15.00 for students and seniors. Tickets for the opening night reception are an additional $10.00.

Tickets are available at the door or online at throughline.showclix.com. The 2:00 p.m. performance on Saturday, September 17 is pay-what-you-can (cash only). Tickets for this performance will only be available at the box office and are first come, first served.

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