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NEW LESLIE AYVAZIAN COMEDY PREMIERS AT DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL
The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts)
July 16, 2014 Wednesday
DORSET - Dorset Theatre presents Leslie Ayvazian's new comedy,
"Out of the City."
This is the third world premiere that Dorset has produced in the past
five seasons, continuing a tradition of New Play Development to which
Artistic Director Dina Janis has proven deeply committed.
"Fostering new work is one of the most important things we do here at
Dorset, from our Young Playwrights workshops to our New Play Reading
Series," said Janis, who directs "Out of the City."
"Out of the City" tells the story of two couples who head to a Bed and
Breakfast in the Poconos to celebrate a 60th birthday, and find that
unexpected feelings lead to complications. Ayvazian's play "15/15"
appeared on the Kilroy's "Best Unproduced Plays by Female Playwrights
of 2014," and her "Nine Armenians" won the John Gassner/Outer Critics
Circle Award for best new American play. Ayvazian, an actor who has
been seen on and off-Broadway in shows such as "A Naked Girl on the
Appian Way" and "Raised in Captivity," and has had recurring roles
on Law & Order, will also star in the play.
Alongside Ayvazian, actor John Procaccino makes his Dorset debut.
Procaccino is known for his work on Broadway in shows such as "A Time
to Kill," "Enemy of the People" and "An American Daughter," as well as
television credits on "Law & Order," "NYPD Blue" and "Smash." Janet
Zarish'sr New York credits include Miss Julie and "An Enemy of the
People" at Roundabout Theatre and The Square at The Public. She has
also appeared in films such as "Object of My Affection" and "Mystic
Pizza." Rounding out the cast, Mark Blum has appeared on Broadway in
both revivals of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" as well as the Primary
Stages' revival of Donald Margulies' "The Model Apartment." His
film and television credits include "Desperately Seeking Susan,"
"The Good Wife," "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing."
"I think this production will really resonate with our community,"
Janis said. "It's rare to see such a sweetly honest and funny play
about people in this age group, and with this stellar cast, I think
it's something audiences will truly appreciate."
"Out of the City" runs through July 19 at the Dorset Theatre Festival.
For tickets, visit dorsettheatrefestival.org or call (802) 867-2223
The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts)
July 16, 2014 Wednesday
DORSET - Dorset Theatre presents Leslie Ayvazian's new comedy,
"Out of the City."
This is the third world premiere that Dorset has produced in the past
five seasons, continuing a tradition of New Play Development to which
Artistic Director Dina Janis has proven deeply committed.
"Fostering new work is one of the most important things we do here at
Dorset, from our Young Playwrights workshops to our New Play Reading
Series," said Janis, who directs "Out of the City."
"Out of the City" tells the story of two couples who head to a Bed and
Breakfast in the Poconos to celebrate a 60th birthday, and find that
unexpected feelings lead to complications. Ayvazian's play "15/15"
appeared on the Kilroy's "Best Unproduced Plays by Female Playwrights
of 2014," and her "Nine Armenians" won the John Gassner/Outer Critics
Circle Award for best new American play. Ayvazian, an actor who has
been seen on and off-Broadway in shows such as "A Naked Girl on the
Appian Way" and "Raised in Captivity," and has had recurring roles
on Law & Order, will also star in the play.
Alongside Ayvazian, actor John Procaccino makes his Dorset debut.
Procaccino is known for his work on Broadway in shows such as "A Time
to Kill," "Enemy of the People" and "An American Daughter," as well as
television credits on "Law & Order," "NYPD Blue" and "Smash." Janet
Zarish'sr New York credits include Miss Julie and "An Enemy of the
People" at Roundabout Theatre and The Square at The Public. She has
also appeared in films such as "Object of My Affection" and "Mystic
Pizza." Rounding out the cast, Mark Blum has appeared on Broadway in
both revivals of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" as well as the Primary
Stages' revival of Donald Margulies' "The Model Apartment." His
film and television credits include "Desperately Seeking Susan,"
"The Good Wife," "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing."
"I think this production will really resonate with our community,"
Janis said. "It's rare to see such a sweetly honest and funny play
about people in this age group, and with this stellar cast, I think
it's something audiences will truly appreciate."
"Out of the City" runs through July 19 at the Dorset Theatre Festival.
For tickets, visit dorsettheatrefestival.org or call (802) 867-2223