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LADY
by Craig Wright
directed by Scott Allan Smith
 

Starring Shawn Michael Patrick, Matt Kirkwood and Mark Doerr

Deep in the woods of downstate Illinois, three boyhood friends come together on a hunting trip. Now middle aged and on separate paths, they find that the common thread of memory is being stretched to the breaking point. Can the war in Iraq reach even these secluded woods and destroy their friendship forever?

The production examines the reopening of old wounds as three friends struggle with their memories, their beliefs and their humanity in a world where politics is pervasive, reaching far beyond the White House and the Iraqi frontlines and seeping into the woods of downstate Illinois.

As evidence of the play's significance in our current political climate, The Road Theatre Company is one of three regional theaters producing Wright's play this election year - The Asolo Repertory Theatre's production in Sarasota opens in May and Stages Repertory Theatre's production in Houston opens later this month.

Wright said, "I'm very excited that LADY will have its West Coast premiere at The Road. They're a proven company with a long history of bringing new work to L.A. audiences. I'm proud to be associated with them."

With a reputation for provocative, relevant work, award-winning playwright/screenwriter Craig Wright is best known in the theater community for his award-winning plays The Pavilion, Recent Tragic Events, Orange Flower Water, Grace, Melissa Arctic, Main Street, Molly's Delicious, and numerous others. The Pavilion was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize as well as the American Theatre Critics' Association's Best New Play Award. Recent Tragic Events won an ATCA Best New Play Citation Award in 2002. Melissa Arctic won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play. Mr. Wright's television writing debut was on the HBO series Six Feet Under, for which he received an Emmy nomination. He has also written and produced the popular television shows Brothers and Sisters, Lost, and is the creator of Dirty, Sexy, Money.

April 24 - June 14
Fri - Sat at 8PM
Sun at 2PM

 

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BRIEF HISTORY
 

In July, 1991, a group of dedicated theatre artists and administrators came together to form The Other Side of the Hill Productions, Inc. a.k.a. The Road Theatre Company. The Road is a non-profit corporation that produces theatre under the Actor's Equity Association 99-Seat Plan. The Road Theatre Company has enjoyed an amazing fifteen-year history. During the fifteen years the company's main stage productions have been honored with 9 "Critic's Choice" selections from the Los Angeles Times, 4 "Pick of the Week" selections from L.A. Weekly, 11 "Critic's Pick" selections from Back Stage West, 61 Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement (ADA) Awards, 8 Drama Critics Circle Awards, 3 L.A. Weekly Awards, 5 Robby Awards, 32 Back Stage West Garland Awards "Critics Citations," and 14 Ovation Awards.  Additionally, the company was awarded the 1998 Drama Critics Circle's prestigious Margaret Harford Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre 2003 Back Stage West Landmark Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre.

Dedication to presenting new works performed with consistently talented casts and outstanding production values have become synonymous with Road Theatre Company productions. The Road Theatre Company “... is fast becoming one of the finest venues for the newest and best American dramas." ... says NoHo News. The Road’s commitment to producing and developing new works has led to a play being published and four plays develop into film projects.

Out of the plays that The Road has produced, “The Chisholm Trail Went Through Here” will be published soon; “Vig” was developed into a TV movie for Showtime; “My Last Confession” is in development for a television series; “In the Name of the People” was developed into a movie of the week which premiered in January 2000; and, “Visas and Virtue,” won the Academy Award in 1998 for Best Live Action Short.

In addition to producing exciting and thought-provoking theatre, the company is the administrating organization for the Lankershim Arts Center, a community arts center that provides over 60 hours of arts programming per week at a low cost to the community. Located in the heart of the NoHo Arts District, the company has provided numerous community outreach programs forging strong links to the community and creating valuable new audiences for the theatre.

 
 

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To form and nurture a creative "homebase" for an ensemble company of actors, directors, designers, writers, and technicians, dedicated to expanding their talents and fostering a sense of ensemble and whose main purpose is to revitalize theatre in the Los Angeles area through exciting, challenging and thought-provoking productions.

To focus on the development and production of original and innovative material previously unseen by Los Angeles audiences, giving primary attention to the presentation of World, West Coast and Los Angeles premiere plays. “Classic” plays and new adaptations of published material may occasionally be included in the Road Theatre Company’s season.

To concentrate on exploring all aspects of storytelling, including acting and directing as well as the creative incorporation of the elements of theatrical design.

To contribute to the community above and beyond our productions by offering benefit performances and/or volunteer service to charitable organizations.

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