[NEohioPAL] Press Release: Ensemble's 2013 Colombi New Plays Festival!

[Ensemble Theatre]

*PRESS INFORMATION:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*February 22, 2013.
(T) 216-321-2930
CONTACT: info at ensemble-theatre.org *

*ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRESENTS*
*THE COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL.*

*Ensemble Theatre* continues with the second annual *"Colombi New Plays
Festival"*
Three world premiere plays by CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS!

*Dedicated to the memory of Christopher, Lucia, and Licia Colombi, all of
whom were integral parts of the Cleveland theatre community, the festival
gives local playwrights an opportunity to stage their works for a Cleveland
audience!
(Out-of-towners are incouraged to visit Cleveland!!) *

*The Festival will open Thursday March 1st with performances of 10-minute
plays from our workshop based on Cleveland and Ohio historical Events.
 They will take place in our "Playground" second stage space.*
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*This year there will be three world premieres presented on the main-stage.
Each show will perform for ONE weekend through Sunday March 24th, 2013.
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm and Sundays @ 2pm.
(Final "Lizard" performance on Sunday March 24th will be @4pm.)*
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The Main Stage of the CNPF will Open Thursday March 7th at 8pm with: *
*ONE ON ONE *
By *ED WALSH* and *ROBERT NOLL.*
DIRECTED by *SKIP CORRIS*
*Starring: Devin Schleimer, Scott Miesse, Vern Morrison,  Aaron D.
Elersich, J'Vaughn T. Briscoe, & David Holland.*

It is the 1970s, a time when an invisible but no less real line divides a
white from a black neighborhood. On their side of this line, Shins and
Tony, white high-school students, live and breathe basketball. Basketball
scholarships could be their ticket into college. The same is true for
Sunny, a black player who one day inexplicably shows up at the outdoor
court where Shins and Tony spend countless hours perfecting their game.  By
crossing the line, Sunny turns the world of Shins and Tony upside down. But
in trying to work through their differences, the three boys suffer terrible
consequences, which will impact their respective lifetimes.
Ma*rch 7th*(Thur.), *8th*(Fri.), & *9th*(Sat.)  @*8pm*.  *March 10th*(Sun.)
@*2pm*.

*Opening Saturday March 14th, at 8pm: *
*COCOPELLI: A FAIRYTALE*
By *STUART HOFFMAN*
DIRECTED by *GEOFFREY HOFFMAN*
*Starring: Brian Pedaci, Tom Kondilas, Laurel Hoffman, Cathleen O'Malley,
Rachel Lee Kolis, & Joseph Milan.*

 After a life of sin, Cole the Jazz-man Barbarian feels dried up, sick of
the music, the fans, and the attention. Before leaving town, he makes
half-hearted attempts to make good on wrongdoings he’s done to others,
while meeting the one woman who might actually understand. Throughout this,
Cole wonders why his shoulder hurts and cicadas suddenly find him so
interesting…  Inspired by Cocopelli folklore and the early work and life of
Gustav Flaubert, Cocopelli explores an artist at war with himself,
oblivious to all the good his art has given others.
*March 14th*(Thurs.), *15th*(Fri.), & *16th*(Sat.) *@8pm. * *March 17th*(Sun.)
@*2pm.*

*Opening Friday March 21st, at 8pm: *
*LIZARD PLAY
**BY CAROL LAURSEN
DIRECTED by CELESTE COSENTINO*
*Starring: Carol Laursen & Anne McEvoy*

A Modern fairytale of love, loss, mindfulness...... and a lizard.
*March 21st*(Thurs.), *22nd*(Fri.), & *23rd*(Sat.) *@8pm*.  *March 24th*
(Sun.)@*4pm.*

*Tickets:*
$15 (General Admission Adults/Seniors)
$10 (Students with Valid ID).
All Seating is General Admission.

*A THREE SHOW PASS is $30!
Buy tickets to all three productions and save!*

*CLICK HERE<http://www.ensemble-theatre.com/box-office/the-colombi-new-plays-festival>to
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
 You can also call: 216-321-2930.
Email : tickets at ensemble-theatre.org*
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*FREE PLAY READINGS DURING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF THE FESTIVAL!*
*Ensemble Stage Wrights 10 Minute Workshop.  *
*Performances of 10 minute plays based on Cleveland and Ohio Historical
Events.*
*March 1st 8-10pm & 3rd 2-4pm  FREE!  *
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*Ensemble Stage-Wrights ONE ACT Workshop.*
*Readings of One Act Plays based on Cleveland and Ohio Historical Events.*
*March 9th 2-4pm & March 10th 5-7pm.  FREE!*
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*Additional readings that have come out of the Ensemble Stage-Wrights
Workshop will be posted on our website as they are scheduled throughout
March!  Stay tuned!  *

Come out and support Cleveland Artists!
We look forward to seeing you in our audience!

--
*2012-2013 SEASON.
"DISCOVER THE HUMAN ELEMENT"*

*THE NORMAL HEART*
By: Larry Kramer
*September 28th - October 21st.*
Directed by: Sarah May
Winner of 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play!

*MIRACLE & WONDER*
By: Jonathan Wilhelm
*November 15th - December 2nd*
Directed by: Ian Hinz

*THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAMES*
By: Charles Smith
*January 25th - February 17th*
Directed by: Celeste Cosentino

*THE COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL*
One on One by Ed Walsh and Robert Noll
Cocopelli: A Fairy Tale by Stuart Hoffman
Lizard Play by Carol Laursen
(visit website for dates & directors)
*March 7th - March 24th**
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*THE ICEMAN COMETH*
By: Eugene O'Neill
April 19th - May 12th
Directed by: Ian Hinz

*TICKETS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, & INFORMATION
VISIT OUR WEBSITE:*
www.ensemble-theatre.org

info at ensemble-theatre.org
tickets at ensemble-theatre.org

Box Office: 216.321.2930 (Tickets/Staff)
Office: 216.202.0894 (Tours/Education/Staff)
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