Oracle Theatre, Inc. presents, The Garden Party & Mistake
January 24, 2007
Oracle Theatre, Inc. presents, The Garden Party & Mistake The Havel Festival, a production of Untitled Theater Co. #61 October 26th - November 19th, 2006 MEDIA CONTACT:
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Oracle Theatre, Inc. presents, The Garden Party & Mistake
The Havel Festival, a production of Untitled Theater Co. #61
October 26th - November 19th, 2006
All Tickets: $18. For tickets visit www.TheaterMania.com or call 212-352-3101

Oracle Theatre, Inc. is proud to present The Garden Party and Mistake at the Brick Theater in Brooklyn, NY, as part of the Havel Festival held by Untitled Theater Co. #61. October 26, 2006, The Garden Party opens the Havel Festival, as the first full length play written by Vaclav Havel, originally published in 1963. The festival features a new translation by Jan Novak and rings clear to modern audiences in the current bureaucratic system. This absurdist drama portrays a young chess fanatic propelled into the business world by his conservative father and neurotic mother, only to be immersed into a live challenge of corporate checkmate. (Show times vary, please see company’s website for details)



The Festival honors the man, Vaclav Havel, on his 70th birthday. Credits incl.: playwright, the former Czech Republic President, a literary leader, and a social/political activist. His name and writings, banned by Communists in the 1970s, have become significant studies of the Czech oppression. Ultimately driven from power by Havel and other activists, the Communist Regime gave way to the Czech Republic, of which Vaclav Havel became president in 1993 through his impact on the civic forum.

Also presented by Oracle Theatre, Inc., Mistake, written by Vaclav Havel, will be presented as pre-show for The Garden Party. This opening short puppet play features prison mates in a "Punch & Judy" like conflict. Four prisoners muddle their way through the daily ritual for a newcomer in the cellblock.

The Garden Party features the artistic works of: Andrea Boccanfuso (Director/Producer); Joseph Hoffman (Education/Producer); Leah McVeigh (Stage Manager); Julie Miller (Events/Producer); Isaac Rathbone (Producer); and Jennifer Rathbone (Artistic Dir./Producer). Design staff includes: Brett Marshall Lefferts (Music by); Meredith Neal (Costume Designer); Jay Scott (Lighting Designer); Heather Wolensky (Set Designer). Cast includes: James W. Bentley (Hue ), Sergei Burbank* ( CEO of Speaker Services ), John Kohan ( Mark ), Michael Marion* ( Ollie ), David Nelson ( Slug ), Steve Russo ( Exec. 1 ), Alley Scott ( Alma ), Laura Stockton ( Exec. 2 ), and Kristine Waters* ( Bea ).
*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Oracle Theatre, Inc. (Producer), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) company, offers programming for all ages. Current programs include: WOLF Family Series: Japanese Folk Tales, presented in libraries, parks, and museums; TRUTH BE TOLD; and Breakfast For Dinner, part of FringeNYC 2006. The company’s goal is to educate the community through cross-cultural awareness. Through new works, old stories, and anything that embodies a full spirit, the presentations incorporate visual/audio displays with live action. As a company comprised of artists of diverse talents, the art of collaboration is their universal dedication. http://www.oracletheatreinc.com/HavelFestival.html

Performances at: the BRICK THEATER at 575 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn, NY www.bricktheater.com
Subway: L to Lorimer G to Metropolitan

SHOW DATES/TIMES
10/26 Thurs 8pm 10/28 Sat 3pm 10/29 Sun 2pm & 8pm 11/4 Sat 7pm
11/11 Sat 7pm 11/12 Sun 5pm 11/18 Sat 3pm 11/19 Sun 5pm

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Oracle Theatre, Inc. presents, The Garden Party & Mistake The Havel Festival, a production of Untitled Theater Co. #61 October 26th - November 19th, 2006


 
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