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Oberon Theatre Ensemble presents 'American Rapture', an evening of several short plays by Alex Dinelaris combined with the classic one-act 'Hello Out There' by William Saroyan.

Directed by Brian McEleney, this poignant and timely production overcomes its uneven performances

OBERON THEATRE ENSEMBLE is pleased to announce their series AMERICAN RAPTURE, which includes Hello Out There by William Saroyan and world premiere plays by Alex Dinelaris (nominated Lucile Lortel/Drama Desks), directed by Alex Dinelaris. AMERICAN RAPTURE plays a three-week limited engagement at the Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd St). Performances begin Saturday, February 14th and continue through Sunday, March, 1st. An evening of short plays, some humorous, some tragic, explore the unique mixture of loneliness and hope, which make up the American Experience. Playwright/director Alex Dinelaris, who was nominated for a Lucille Lortel (Best Musical) and two Drama Desk Awards (Book & Lyrics) for his work on the off-Broadway hit, ZANNA DON?T!, weaves his way through modern relationships, religious hypocrisy, love, loss and the endless cycle of violence that threatens to swallow our society whole. The evening culminates with William Saroyan?s Hello Out There, the powerful tale of two outcasts who find love at the most unlikely of times, in the most unlikely of places. AMERICAN RAPTURE will be presented in conjunction with William Shakespeare?s Much Ado About Nothing, as part of Oberon Theatre Ensemble?s Winter Rep 09. The production features scenic design by Kathryn Veillette and lighting design by Jessica Hinkle. Jenna Lazar is the stage manager. Plays by WILLIAM SAROYAN & ALEX DINELARIS

Adam Bock's play, directed by Curt Columbus, is meant to be unsettling. It is, mostly, unsatisfying.

The Frog and Peach Theatre Company has announced RICHARD III, starring ANATOL YUSEF, as the kick-off to their upcoming season at the West End Theatre.

Curt Columbus' new musical is perfectly entertaining and packs an unexpected emotional punch.

Curt Columbus will direct the Noel Coward comedy 'Blithe Spirit' from March 28 through April 27 at Trinity Rep

Deborah Salem Smith and Laura Kepley, the creators of Trinity Rep's acclaimed 2006 production 'Boots on the Ground', will have their new work presented at Trinity Rep beginning February 15th

Kevin Moriarty directs Brian McEleney in the theater's first production of Shakespeare's epic, 'Richard III'

Fred Sullivan Jr. makes his Trinity directing debut in the 31st annual production, which runs through December 30th

Directed by Brian McEleny, Our Town will feature Barbara Meek as the Stage Manager

All of the elements are here, but they are bigger, flashier and more exciting, which is a good thing for this perennial holiday favorite.

Trinity Rep hammers home the clues in this non-stop musical melodrama

Rhode Island's Trinity Rep launches world premiere of Charles Strouse's bubbly new concoction in grand style.