The Family Shakespeare April 13, 2011

MTWorks continues its acclaimed fifth season with the magical world premiere of THE FAMILY SHAKESPEARE, written by award-winning playwright and Artistic Director David Stallings and directed by founding member Antonio Miniño. THE FAMILY SHAKESPEARE will play a 3-week limited engagement at the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018; South side of street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Performances begin Wednesday, April 13th through Saturday, April 30th .

Press are cordially invited Friday, April 15th at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 pm & Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. (Unofficial press dates accommodated upon request.)

“I acknowledge Shakespeare to be the world's greatest dramatic poet, but regret that no parent could place the uncorrected book in the hands of his daughter, and therefore I have prepared the Family Shakespeare”—Thomas Bowdler

Henrietta has always been enraptured by the works of William Shakespeare. When she dangerously invites an innocent boy into her magical world, she discovers her family has not only censored the Bard, but also kept her from one of his most scandalous tales. Will their actions crush her imagination, make it spin out of control, or will they join her in a land of Ophelias, Calibans and Kings? Welcome to the Imaginarium of Henrietta Bowdler in 18th Century Bath.

Inspired by the complete censored works of William Shakespeare by Thomas, Jane & Harriet (Henrietta) Bowdler. Written by award-winner David Stallings.

Featuring Eric C. Bailey*, Sarah Chaney* (MTWorks’ The Oath), Jason Emanuel, Diánna Martin (MTWorks’ The Oath), Frankie Seratch (MTWorks’ Barrier Island), Peter B. Schmitz*, Corey Tazmania* (NJ Rep’s The Housewives of Mannheim) and Cotton Wright* (Flux Theatre Ensemble’s Pretty Theft & Angel Eaters).

Produced by Martha Goode (Circle in the Square’s The Miracle Worker). Set design by Blair Mielnik (NY IT Award nominee Outstanding Set Design for To Barcelona!); costume design by Rachel Dozier-Ezell; lighting design by Dan Gallagher; original music composed by Jessie Montgomery. Carolynn Richer is the production stage manager and Jean Marie Hufford is the assistant stage manager. Dialect coaching by David Malcolm Wells. Press representation by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR and Michael Roderick/Small Pond Entertainment is the producing consultant.

THE FAMILY SHAKESPEARE plays the following schedule through Saturday, April 30th:

Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm

Tuesday performances are followed by a talk-back.
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Tickets are $18 and are now available online at www.MTWorks.org or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theatre’s Box Office 30min prior to the show.

**Running time: 2 hours including one intermission**

For more information visit www.mtworks.org
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*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.