From: theatre [mailto:theatre@beowulfalley.org]
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 3:18 PM
Subject: Press Release - Wait Until Dark
BEOWULF ALLEY THEATRE COMPANY
11 South 6th Avenue · Tucson, AZ 85701
Administration 622-4460 · Reservations 882-0555
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BEOWULF ALLEY THEATRE COMPANY TO PRESENT WAIT UNTIL DARK, A CLASSIC THRILLER
Tucson, AZ - September 4, 2008 - Beowulf Alley Theatre Company today announced that Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott will open on Saturday, September 27 and run through October 12. Performances will be Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.beowulfalley.org. The single ticket general price is $20 with an on line only discount. There will be one Preview performance on Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Preview tickets are $10.
WAIT UNTIL DARK is a story of empowerment and discovery. Director Dave Sewell explains, “A ring of sinister con men meet their match in a blind housewife who must rely solely on her wits to survive terror and deception. This richly crafted thriller never bogs down in showy gimmicks or needless plot twists. It’s a battle of wits where character always reigns supreme. It's not of story of a handicapped woman overcoming her disability, it's the story of an intelligent, able woman who keeps her cool and reasons her way out of danger.” The cast includes Ben Dygert, Molly Howard, Gary McGaha, Steve McKee, Chuck Rankin, Mike Saxon, Dallas Thomas, and B.J. Watkins.
From September through April, guided by its Artistic Development Committee, Beowulf Alley Theatre will offer Tucsonans and visitors to Tucson plays that are award-winners, an original play by a Tucson playwright, and a light-hearted look at a contemporary issue – drama, suspense, and comedy. Writers who cover the Tucson arts scene say the Theatre provides its audiences with “the best total package”—plays, performances, and productions that are high in artistic and technical quality.
A non-profit arts organization, Beowulf Alley was founded based on dialogues with local actors who wanted a permanent home for theatre artists from the Tucson community. Today, its intimate 95-seat theatre provides a facility that meets professional standards where performing artists, educators, and technicians can develop and present their skills. Because Beowulf Alley uses a home-grown talent pool for its productions, the Theatre is committed to helping grow a new generation of Tucson talent with its education programs for young people. And true to its roots, the Theatre maintains ongoing dialogues with the community, including Dialogues with theatre-goers after the first Sunday matinee performance of each of its season plays – an opportunity for theatre-goers to discuss the plays with the director and the performing artists.
In addition to helping maintain a strong arts community in Tucson and a vibrant Downtown area, the Theatre is committed to shining a spotlight on other worthy Tucson non-profit organizations. On Thursday, October 9, Beowulf Alley and Elle Restaurant, 3048 E Broadway Blvd., www.ellerestaurant.com, will host a benefit performance for Sun Sounds of Arizona, www.sunsounds.org. Sun Sounds bridges the information gap between current print media and people who cannot use it because of a disability. Tickets for this worthy benefit are $30 by phone or mail in advance or $28 online at www.beowulfalley.org. $10 of every ticket is a tax deductible contribution to Sun Sounds, a 501(c) (3), non-profit organization. For more information, call Beowulf Alley Theatre Company at 882-0555 or Sun Sounds of Arizona at 520-296-2400.
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