Write Act Repertory Produces World Premiere Of A Bold New Play

Online, May 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - This compelling two-act play will have a limited engagement at the new Write Act Eastside in residence at The Richmond Shepard Theatre (formerly The Vineyard Theatre), officially opening Thursday May 20th to Sunday May 30th, 2010, as the company continues to re-furbish the recently acquired venue opening their 2010 Developmental Season.

The Grass Was Never Greener, directed by Lisa K. Wyatt, delves into the life of an agoraphobic man who is taken in after the tragic death of his father. However, the woman who takes him in possesses a bruised soul of her own, which she brings to bear on the man with unrelenting intensity. Their raw and unusual relationship fuels this darkly comedic, yet poignant play.

Producing Artistic Director John Lant invites you to join us for a special evening of introduction to our new raw east coast space, and come meet some of the artists of this exciting new theatre collective adding a venue in NYC after each performance during a Meet and Greet with the cast, crew and members of Write Act Eastside.

"My desire is Write Act Eastside can offer our new east coast members a place of artistic safety, cultivating an environment to challenge themselves and others that they work with. The realized goal of this developmental project is to perpetuate an enriching live theatre experience by being able to perform in a venue we call home. We have been very fortunate that Richmond Shepard has given us an opportunity to build a patron base as we move into our 1st Season here in NYC, as St. Stephen's and Father Jamie Edwards-Acton allows us our chance to continue our 12th season of excellent theatre in LA. With the support of patrons, the artistic and socially conscious communities, our wonderful company members and with these original scripts, I am very proud of the collaboration between all of our artists and the Write Act Rep Staffs that makes a special project like this happen," states Lant.

Mr. Lant is 30-year veteran in the entertainment industry and has been involved in over five hundred television, film, and theatrical productions as a creative entity and/or production manager. This award-winning producer, director, writer, lighting and set designer in New York and Los Angeles has had productions play at Cal Arts, The Odyssey, Ivy Substation, Ricardo Montalban, Powerhouse, Glendale Center, Hollywood Playhouse, Long Beach Playhouse, the Jewel Box Theatres, and Write Act Repertory. Having professionally apprenticed at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and in New York at the Lincoln Center, Juilliard, Circle Rep, Circle in the Square, WPA, Hudson Guild, LOOM and Ensemble Studio Theatres, he has also participated on several national bus and truck tours including Phantom of the Opera (2 Tours), Evita, Singin' in the Rain, One Mo' Time, Gypsy, The Three Musketeers, with Connecticut Ballet, and Aeros. He has also worked with such musical touring artists as Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and The Beach Boys. His east coast company boasts a professional stable of actors, writers, directors, designers, and technicians to work in conjunction with his west coast companies of Write Act Rep & Hollywood Civic Light Opera. He also is the CEO of The Little Company developing film/tv projects through the stage process. He brings knowledge of theatrical flexibility and professionalism to his roots in developmental theatre having built eight professional theatrical event spaces.

The Grass Was Never Greener opens at the currently being re-furbished Richmond Shepard Theatre (formerly The Vineyard Theatre), located at 309 East 26th Street in Manhattan, ¼ block from 2nd Ave. near all 23rd Street east side stops on MTA. The theatre, which features an outdoor patio reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. Refreshments preceding and following the show available.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
8 PM, Thursdays through Saturdays
3 PM, Sundays from Thursday May 20th - Sunday May 30th, 2010.
(playing Memorial Day Weekend)
Press Opening Thursday May 20th, 2010. Cocktail reception following the show.

TICKET PRICES & RESERVATION INFORMATION:
Tickets are $15; $10 discount tickets for Seniors, Students, Unions, and Groups.
For reservations, call (212) 684-2690
For further information please check our website at The Grass Was Never Greener
Reservations Suggested
General Admission Seating

THEATRE LOCATION:
Write Act Eastside
@ Richmond Shepard Theatre (formerly The Vineyard Theatre)
309 East 26th Street
New York, NY. 10010
For theatre information visit us at Richmond Shepard Theatre

The Team includes Director Lisa K. Wyatt - Produced by John Lant with The Little Company and Artepollo Productions - Playwright Jim Blanchette - The Cast - Jim Blanchette & Lydia Dorsey

PRESS CONTACT:
Press & Publicity: John Lant (Producer) - (646) 321-4769 - [email protected] or through our website at Write Act