American Community Theater

in association with Bluenose Productions

presents three American plays of the heart by

John Patrick Shanley

screenwriter, playwright and director.

directed by

Micha Sparrow

and

Adam Harris

Listen to the RTHK radio interview

with DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA director, Adam Harris.

For his script for the 1987 film Moonstruck, Shanley won the Oscar® for best original screenplay. More recently he directed his own screenplay for the critically-acclaimed Doubt in 2008, adapted from his own play of the same name. The plays take an uncompromising and unflinching look at honestly-drawn, poignant and often lonely characters in New York City.

CAUTION: Adult-themed content and strong language used throughout. Aged 16 years or above.

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA An explosive study of alienation and the redemptive power of love. DANNY (Rob Archibald) and ROBERTA (Liz Merendino) collide – hostile and desperate – in a dive in The Bronx. DANNY’s nickname is THE BEAST and his violent emotions may have driven him to murder. ROBERTA’s dark past has left her a seething, self-loathing woman with no foreseeable future. They strike up a conversation and end up spending the night together, and so begins their funny, frightening and ultimately fascinating relationship. Listen to the RTHK radio interview with director Adam Harris.

THE RED COAT The story of an encounter between two teenagers (Danni Cullen and Chris Carroll) on a city street late one night, this play is the study of the uncertainty and optimism of youth. If love can happen in a moment, does anything afterwards ever look the same? Directed by Micha Sparrow.

WELCOME TO THE MOON stars Josh Blue, Shiona Carson, Michael Dempsey, David Oxley and Greg Hunt. The play takes a darkly funny look at the things that change as people get older. In this reunion among friends at a Bronx bar, sooner or later, everyone may have a secret they have to confess. Directed by Micha Sparrow.

Performance Dates Wednesday May 12, 2010 Thursday May 13, 2010 Friday May 14, 2010 Saturday May 15, 2010 Performance Time 8:00pm

Venue McAulay Studio Theatre, HK Arts Centre, Wanchai Enquiries Email secretary@acthongkong.com Details www.acthongkong.com Internet ticketing www.urbtix.hk Telephone Credit Card Booking 21115999 Ticketing Enquires and Reservation 27349009

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