FREE READING IN NYC AT URBAN STAGES

As part of my continuing artistic partnership with my good friend and fellow writer, Edward Musto, I am happy to let you all know about two upcoming events. One, an evening of three dark-and-humorous plays under the title, EVILUTION, is opening October 2nd (and playing, in a full production, through the 5th at the 78th Street Theatre Lab). More on that to come shortly.

But THIS Monday, September 22nd, you are cordially invited to a FREE READING at Urban Stages at 6pm of Ed's full-length play, GENEVIEVE. Based on the events of a true story during the student revolts of Paris in 1968, it is the story of a radical teacher accused of seducing and bedding one of her young students. A wonderful cast has been assembled, and there will be free wine and a discussion post-show. This is definitely an evening worth checking out. Below are the details:

GENEVIEVE

by Edward Musto

Directed by Judd Silverman

Monday, September 22, 2008, 6 pm, Urban Stages at

259 West 30^th Street (btwn 7^th & 8^th Avenues)

No Reservations Required

featuring

James Arden, Alden Ford, Brian Fuqua*, Elizabeth Gee, Nell Gwynn*, John Moss*,
Barry Steely, and Annie Pesch

*AEA member

From the Urban Stages website:

GENEVIEVE is inspired by a true story, the Gabrielle Russier ordeal, which shook France in the late 1960’s. At the time of the student riots in Paris, a 30 year-old schoolteacher, here named Genevieve Duvall, stands trial for “corrupting a minor”. As Genevieve gives testimony, the action in the court room freezes and she relives the moments in which law and justice are at odds with one another. The play was a finalist in two national playwriting competitions.

“Urban Stages is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary – And we want YOU to join the party! Join us for a celebration of our continued commitment to new work at our FREE New Play Reading Series on Monday nights in September. Wine and refreshments will be provided.”

For more information, go to www.urbanstages.org/new/merc.asp