True West by Sam Shepard at Washington and Eisenstadt Present

Washington and Eisenstadt Present Begins the 2018 Season with “True West” by Sam Shepard

TAMPA, FL - Washington and Eisenstadt Present are kicking off their 2018 season with “True West” by Sam Shepard, playing January 5-7 at The Studio at The Carrollwood Cultural Center. A finalist for the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “True West” offers commentary on money and greed and the effect they can have on a family.

“True West” tells the story of Austin (Jeremy J. Cunningham), a Hollywood screenwriter, and his prodigal older brother, Lee (Paul Berg). Though they differ in nearly every aspect, the brothers must work together to write a screenplay while engaged in an intense psychological battle for ideals and perhaps their lives. The cast also includes Richard Haerther as Saul Kimmer and Mary Kay Cyrus as Mom, with Aaron Washington directing.

“Even outside of a familial situation, the idea of communication and people understanding and respecting each other is really so important these days, along with knowing how to appreciate what each person can bring to the table, whatever table that is.” said Washington.

Tickets cost $20 and are on sale now. They can be purchased by calling the Carrollwood Cultural Center box office at 813-922-8167 or by visiting their Facebook page. Tickets can also be purchased through the event page on Facebook hosted by Washington and Eisenstadt Present. Shows are on January 5 and 6 at 8 pm and January 7 at 4 pm. The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center is located at 13345 Casey Rd, Tampa, FL 33618. Visit Washington and Eisenstadt Present on Facebook for more information and to stay updated on the rest of the 2018 season. Call 813-922-8167 or e-mail washington.eisenstadt@gmail.com with questions.

About Washington and Eisenstadt Present

Fearless. Cutting edge. Intellectual. All part of the vision of Washington and Eisenstadt Present, Inc.

Aaron Washington and Keith Eisenstadt longed to produce evocative, edgy performances for all ages and demographics. However, due to the fear of alienating audiences, their ideas could not be mounted through other theatre companies. They saw a need to establish a new company, unafraid and ready to take risks, and thus Washington and Eisenstadt Present was born.

Washington and Eisenstadt Presents produces professional, provocative theatre with some fun mixed in along the way. Their mission is to present “Standing Ovation Worthy” performances and engage the community in order to support education in the areas of literature and the arts.

Every ticket sold for a Washington and Eisenstadt Present performance contributes $1 to the purchase of supplies for a local classroom through DonorsChoose.org. We believe in keeping literature alive and spreading the love of literature through theatre.