Proudly Presents the World Premiere Off-Broadway PIRIRA
Written by J.STEPHEN BRANTLEY Starring ADRIAN BAIDOO, J. STEPHEN BRANTLEY,
TODD FLAHERTY and FLOR DE LIZ PEREZ Directed by ARI LAURA KREITH
OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
NOVEMBER 15-24, 2013 WEST END THEATER
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THEATRE167.ORG
Tuesday, November 5, 2013; Long Island City, NY: Theatre 167 (Artistic Director, Ari Laura Kreith; Artistic Producer Jenny Lyn Bader) is pleased to announce the Off-Broadway production of J.Stephen Brantley’s critically acclaimed PIRIRA, directed by Artistic Director Ari Laura Kreith (The Jackson Heights Trilogy). PIRIRA will play eleven performances only at the West End Theater (263 West 86th Street, NYC). Performances begin Sunday, November 15 and continue through Sunday, November 24. Press are invited to all performances.
As the tiny African nation of Malawi erupts in riots around them, American aid workers Jack and Ericka take shelter in the storage room of a struggling NGO in Lilongwe. At the same time half a world away, Malawian student Gilbert and his gay co-worker Chad begin another day in the back room of a Manhattan florist.
While these two seemingly separate stories take place 7,000 miles apart, all four of the play’s actors share the same intimate physical space. The play is inspired by actual events that took place on July 20, 2011. Theatre 167’s production explores how our lives are inextricably linked across cultures, continents, language, and time.
The production stars Adrian Baidoo, J.Stephen Brantley, Todd Flaherty (Fresh Kills, 59E59) and Flor de Liz Perez (In the Time of the Butterflies, Repertorio Español).
The production features scenic design by Brendan Flaherty with costume design by Samantha Newby and lighting design by Josh Benghiat. Janie Bullard is the sound designer, Sydney Lant is the production stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
PIRIRA plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, November 24:
Thursdays, Fridays at 8p.m.; Saturdays at 2p.m. and 8p.m.; Sundays at 3p.m and 7p.m.
Tickets are $30-$50, with $60 premium tickets and discounted student/senior/group rate/theatre artist tickets available online at www.theatre167.org. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater ½ hour prior to performance.
Running Time: 70 min
Website: www.Theatre167.org
Photos: bit.ly/PiriraPhotos
West End Theater
263 West 86th Street, NYC
between Broadway and West End Avenue