Dead Man's Cell Phone Now Playing

The following press release is courtesy STC.

Calendar Listing:

Dead Man’s Cell Phone

March 10 – April 2

$12 - $22

A satirical look at how we “connect” in today's wired world.

Salem Theatre Company

90 Lafayette St – Salem

www.salemtheatre.com

Info@salemtheatre.com

SALEM THEATRE COMPANY OFFERS DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE

Sarah Ruhl’s comedy on stage at STC March 10 – April 2

 SALEM – An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man—with a lot of loose ends.

presents Sarah Ruhl’s offbeat satire Dead Man’s Cell Phone directed by STC Artistic Director John Fogle. 

The production is being sponsored by and and will run from March 10 – April 2, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at the STC Theater, 90 Lafayette St. in downtown Salem.

The production will feature an original score by Salem-based Richard Lewis (Machine 475).

Called “a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in” by Variety and “vital” in its “lyrical and biting takes on how we behave” by the Washington Post, Ruhl’s play is satirical look at how we “connect” in today's wired world. It is the comic odyssey of a lonely woman who, looking for love in all the wrong spaces embarks on an adventure involving smuggling, international intrigue and time-travel… and triumphs!

STC Executive Director Gary LaParl said designers working on the show are coming from "really fantastic companies." He also lauded Lewis' original score for the show, which LaParl said is "unheard of."

Dead Man’s Cell Phone features Karin Anderson (Peabody), Grace Butler (Lexington), Dinah Cardin (Salem), Dave Rich (Marblehead), Katie Ventimiglia, (Topsfield), and Alan White (Malden).  Emma Walker is the stage manager, with set design by Ruth Neeman, lighting design by Greg Mancusi-Ungaro assisted by James Wilkinson, costume design by Linda Ross Girard, and properties by Susan Fader.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors (60+), and $12 for students.  Visit http://salemtheatre.com/ticket_partners.htm to learn about available discounts and package deals.  Tickets are available now at www.salemtheatre.com and may be purchased online up to 24 hours prior to the performance.  Tickets may also be reserved for pick up at the Box Office by calling 978-790-8546 or by e-mailing info@salemtheatre.com. Cash and checks are accepted at the Box Office, which opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Special Events for Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Thursday, March 17 – Post-show Q&A with the cast and director, included with ticket price.

About the STC

The Salem Theatre Company - a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – was founded in 2002 and enriches the artistic, cultural, and economic life of the Greater Salem region through the performance of classic, contemporary, and new works of exceptional theater. The STC hopes to move and inspire, and to build connections with new, diverse audiences and theatre artists through the performing arts and arts education outreach. 

Now in its Eighth Season, the Salem Theatre Company is led by Artistic Director John Fogle, Executive Director Gary LaParl, and Board President Peg Howard.  Details about tickets, the new STC Theater, and Season Eight are available at www.salemtheatre.com.