Arc Stages to Premiere New Musical THE APPLE AND OTHER SLIP-UPS

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces THE APPLE AND OTHER SLIP-UPS to open their second season for their professional company, The Next Stage. The Next Stage premiered last year with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and will focus on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

THE APPLE AND OTHER SLIP-UPS will be directed by Stephanie Kovacs Cohen, musically directed by Marcus Baker, and stars Christine Cornell* and Cooper Grodin.*

Ten women. Ten stories. A history of mistakes. The Apple and Other Slip-Ups depicts ten important women in history - real and imaginary - beginning with the mother of all slip-ups: Eve and her Forbidden Fruit. The musical travels forward through time, showing key moments from the lives of such female forerunners as Joan of Arc, Pandora, the Virgin Mary, Rapunzel, and Lassie. Each song is a glimpse into each woman's struggle; the pain she endures and the lesson she learns, all to be passed on to the next in line. Apples eaten. Seeds planted.

Performances will be held at Arc Stages, located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville NY, on Friday, September 23 at 8pm, Saturday, September 24 at 8pm, Friday, September 30 at 8pm, Saturday, October 1 at 8pm, Sunday, October 2 at 2pm, Friday, October 7 at 8pm, and Saturday, October 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $36 for adults, $28 for students/seniors. To purchase tickets, visit www.arcstages.org or call 914-747-6206.

Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof.

The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre though a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work.

The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas.

The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that endeavors to produce high quality Contemporary Theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings.

These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs. We are thrilled to be your artistic haven and look forward to creating more exciting, transformative theatre!

*member of Actors' Equity Association