The Spitfire Grill September 4, 2008

Wake Up Marconi!
Proudly Presents

The Spitfire Grill
WINNER of the Richard Rodgers Production Award, administered by The American Academy of Arts and Letters

Music and Book by JAMES VALCQ
Lyrics and Book by FRED ALLEY
Based on the Movie by LEE DAVID ZLOTOFF

Starring
SEAN EDWARDS ANNIE GANE VALERIE G. KEANE
JEAN ANN KUMP R. ROSS PIVEC CELINE ROSENTHAL
BEN SEIDMAN*
*performing courtesy of actors equity association. AEA approved showcase.

Musical Direction by PAUL JOHNSON
Directed by ROBERT FRANCIS PERILLO

TWO-WEEK LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 4 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 AT THE SAGE THEATRE

OPENING NIGHT IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 8 P.M.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THEATERMANIA.COM
WAKE UP MARCONI! is pleased to announce the production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, directed by Robert Francis Perillo. THE SPITFIRE GRILL will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Sage Theatre (Sage Theater, 711 7th Avenue between 47 and 48 Street, 2nd Floor). Performances begin Thursday, September 4 and continue Saturday, September 13. Opening Night is Saturday, September 6 (8 p.m.).
A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.

The production features scenic design by Dave Gonzalez, costume design by M’arion Talan, and lighting design by Karl Chmielewski. Audrey Marshall is the stage manager.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL plays the following schedule:
Thursday, September 4 at 8pm
Friday, September 5 at 8pm
Saturday, September 6 at 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, September 7 at 3pm
Wednesday, September 10 at 8pm
Thursday, September 11 at 8pm
Friday, September 12 at 8pm
Saturday, September 13 at 3pm & 8pm

Tickets are $18 (Student Tickets $15) and are now available online at www.theatermania.com or 866-811-4111. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Sage theatre, ½ hour prior to the show.
2 hours with a 10 minute intermission.

Excerpts from original cast album: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fnfrxq9ald0e

For more information visit: http://www.marconitheatre.com

Official Website: http://www.marconitheatre.com