2007 - 2008 Special Events

AXIAL THEATRE COMPANY

BEGINS 9TH SEASON OF PROVOCATIVE, RELEVANT AND ORIGINAL THEATRE IN WESTCHESTER WITH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL

Tunneling Through: Glimpses from the In Between

AN EVENING OF 6 NEW SHORT PLAYS

Last spring, Axial staged, to great success, Two Hearts, a night of one-acts written by company
member Linda Giuliano. The production was lauded by Westchester Journal News critic Bob Heisler as “a thoughtful and emotionally engaging evening of new theater”. Ms. Giuliano returns this year with an original play in the 10-Minute Festival along with new works developed by other company members.

Featuring a collective of fifteen actors, writers and directors, the company focuses on development of new work from emerging playwrights through its Axial Playwrights series and studio ensemble work of improvisation and movement. In 2003, we saw the payoff of this collaborative spirit as Missing Parts, a series of short plays, premiered at HERE in New York City. This year, words from three new company voices will be heard: Emmy award-winning producer Stephen Palgon, director and HMActing instructor Rachel Jones, and actor Ryan Mallon, an Axial veteran of six performances.

Tunneling Through will explore the stories of people on the cusp of life-altering decisions. The Tunnel is about a young man on the precipice of a dangerous journey. Broken Ornaments involves the fractured relationship between a mother and daughter. Balls comedically investigates the male ego and friendship between competitors. Freedom Tower revolves around obsession and a troubled marriage. In-Between Stops delves into adultery and chance. Finally, Whale Watch takes the audience on a surreal ride of transformation and memory.

EIGHT PERFORMANCES ON TWO WEEKENDS:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

Check out The Journal News' recent article and video about the show:

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VIDEO

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Full Production of Howard Meyer's newest full length play, AngelBeast.

In AngelBeast, we meet the main character, Charlie, a year after graduating high school where he was a football star, now struggling with the effects of his violent and ill father. Ultimately, Charlie struggles with an issue that we all have: how to move out of the shadows of our parents and into our own life.

Thursday & Friday, May 1st & 2nd: Preview Performances at 8pm, Tickets $15

Saturday, May 3rd: Opening Night Gala / Benefit Performance at 8pm, Tickets $50. Enjoy the live music, champagne, hors d'oeuvre, silent auction, & a special talkback session with the entire cast and creative team.

Tickets for all remaining performances are $25:

Sunday, May 4th, 4pm
Friday, May 9th, 8pm
Saturday, May 10th, 8pm
Sunday, May 11th, 4pm
Friday, May 16th, 8pm
Saturday, May 17th, 8pm
Sunday, May 18th, 4pm

All Performances will be held at

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
8 Sunnyside Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570

CALL 914-286-7680 FOR RESERVATIONS.

\WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THIS EVENT WITH YOU!

THE BEST OF 2008 TO ALL,

THE AXIAL THEATRE COMPANY