New Century Theatre Company to Present BRIGHT HALF LIFE

New Century Theatre Company (NCTC) begins its 2017 10th Anniversary Season with Tanya Barfield's Bright Half Life. Bright Half Life will run February 15-March 11, 2017 (opening night is February 17, 2017). Single tickets are available for purchase online now at www.wearenctc.org.

NCTC's two-show season begins with Tanya Barfield's Bright Half Life, performing in the Studio Theatre at 12thAvenue Arts from February 15-March 11, 2017 and directed by Seattle favorite HATLO. Bright Half Life is the moving love story of Vicky and Erica that spans decades in an instant-from marriage, children, skydiving, and the infinite moments that make a life together. Bright Half Life will be produced in collaboration with The Hansberry Project. "[The Hansberry Project]'s mission is to celebrate support and present the work of Black theatre artists" says Valerie Curtis-Newton, Founding Artistic Director of The Hansberry Project. "We are so excited that we have great allies and partners in that work like NCTC."

"The need to tell stories from this unique and too-often untold perspective is critical to our Seattle community" says NCTC Artistic Director Darragh Kennan. "The theatricality of the piece and honesty it requires of the artists is perfect for NCTC and our mission to create theatre that is honest and boldly theatrical. The way we are reaching beyond our company to work with partners like The Hansberry Project and new artists such as HATLO enables us to continue taking risks in our storytelling and reaching new audiences."

Bright Half Life stars Tracy Michelle Hughes as Vicky and Rhonda J. Soikowski as Erica. The design team features work by Catherine Cornell (Scenic Design), Christine Tschirgi (Costume Design), Jessica Trundy (Lighting Design), Evan Mosher (Sound Design), Marquicia Dominguez (Assistant Director), and Reiko Huffman (Assistant Scenic Design).