A.C.T. Extends BRIEF ENCOUNTER Through 10/11

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the U.S. premiere of the groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, October 11, 2009. Tickets for the extension dates will go on sale Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 12 p.m. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice from the words and music of Coward, Brief Encounter will have seven additional performances: Tuesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 10, at 8 p.m. with matinees on Wednesday, October 7 and Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. In this must-see limited engagement direct from sold-out performances all over the United Kingdom, acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre transforms an iconic love story into a jaw-dropping fusion of theater, film, and music.

Forbidden passion brews in a 1938 railway station tearoom when a suburban housewife, over a series of stolen afternoons, falls madly in love with a married doctor. Featuring Coward's infectious songs and ingeniously crafted with whimsical humor, dreamy romance, and stunning multimedia effects, Brief Encounter was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best Entertainment and Best Director.

Hailed by critics as "A first-class return to romance" (Daily Telegraph) and "an imaginative feast" (Daily Express), Brief Encounter was originally produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld and plays at A.C.T. through October 11, 2009. Opening night is Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 8 p.m. Tickets-starting at $10-are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228, or at <http://www.act-sf.org>.

The British are coming! In this must-see limited engagement direct from sold-out performances all over the United Kingdom, acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre transforms an iconic love story into a jaw-dropping fusion of theater, film, and music. In this U.S. premiere, forbidden passion brews in a 1938 railway station tearoom when a suburban housewife, over a series of stolen afternoons, falls madly in love with a married doctor. Ingeniously crafted with whimsical humor, dreamy romance, and stunning multimedia effects and hailed by critics as "a first-class return to romance" (Daily Telegraph) and "an imaginative feast" (Daily Express), Brief Encounter was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best Entertainment and Best Director.

Cast: Joseph Alessi (Albert/Fred), Eddie Jay (Ensemble), Annette McLaughlin (Myrtle), Stu McLoughlin (Stanley), Adam Pleeth (Ensemble), Beverly Rudd (Beryl), Milo Twomey (Alec), Hannah Yelland (Laura)

Creative Team: Simon Baker (sound designer), Stu Barker (original music), Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington (projection and film designers), Pete Judge (musical director), Neil Murray (scenic and costume designer), Malcolm Rippeth (lighting designer), Lyndie Wright (puppetry designer)

Performance Dates: through October 11, 2009

Performance Times: Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. (except for October 10)

Additional 7 p.m. performance on Sunday, September 21

Tuesday, September 22, performance is at 7 p.m.

Additional 2 p.m. matinee performance on Wednesdays, September 23 and October 7

Location: The American Conservatory Theater
415 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Pricing: $10-$82
($10-$57 previews; $10-$71 Tue.-Fri. & Sun. evenings; $10-$82 Sat. evenings and weekend matinees)

Tickets: A.C.T. Ticket Services, 405 Geary Street at Mason.
415.749.2228
www.act-sf.org.

Special Dates for Brief Encounter
All events are at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco)

LOW-PRICE PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
Friday, September 11, 2009, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. and, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at 8 p.m.

See the show before the critics and save big.

BRING WHAT YOU CAN/PAY WHAT YOU WISH
Thursday, September 17, 2009, 8 p.m.

Pay any amount for your tickets when you bring a donation of non-perishable food donations to the San Francisco Food Bank (sffoodbank.org). Patrons are limited to two tickets per donated item, two tickets per person. Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. the day of the performance. Sponsored by the Bank of the West.

10UP: WORLD CLASS THEATER AT HAPPY HOUR PRICES
Friday, September 11, 2009 through Sunday, September 20, 2009

Get in on 10UP and enjoy the Bay Area's best theater at only $10 a ticket for our second balcony seats. Bar opens one hour before curtain time-sip discount specialty cocktails, beer, and wine, and then enjoy world-class entertainment in one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. It's theater, only different. Cheers.
AUDIENCE PROLOGUE featuring Emma Rice
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 5:30 p.m.

Get inside the artistic process. Join us for this half-hour discussion with the director introducing the production. FREE and open to the public (no tickets required).

AUDIENCE EXCHANGES
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2009, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 2 p.m.

Join us for a lively Q&A session with the actors and A.C.T. artistic staff members after these performances.

THEATER ON THE COUCH
Friday, September 18, 2009, 8 p.m.

Join members of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis for an exciting postperformance discussion that explores the psychological aspects of the show and addresses audience questions.

OUT WITH A.C.T.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8 p.m.

A dynamic series for LGBT theater lovers that includes a catered afterparty with complimentary wine and desserts and a cast meet and greet. Visit www.act-sf.org/out for more information about how to subscribe to OUT nights.

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