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<P align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Fat Pig</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Sunday, January 20th at 3:00 pm</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Home Made Theater, Saratoga Springs NY</FONT></STRONG></P>
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<P><FONT size=3>How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love? Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus sized-and then some. Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (although shockingly funny) friends, finally he comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of conventional good looks. In the age of no carbs, nip tucks and extreme makeovers, will Tom destroy his chance for true happiness? Neil LaBute's sharply drawn play, Fat Pig, not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but boldly questions our own ability to change what we dislike about ourselves. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=3>Please join our spirited play reading of : <B>FAT PIG</B> </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=3>The play reading is directed by Michael McDermott, and features sharply drawn characters who are played by Brendan McDermott, Dolores Todaro, Eric Shovah and Heather D'Arcy. This brave play talks openly about some very difficult topics that people do not openly discuss-- but think every day. It features a brave and heart-wrenching performance by Dolores Todaro as the title character. Brendan McDermott plays Tom, who must make a decision on happiness and commitment, or "fitting in". Eric Shovah and Heather D'Arcy portray Tom's cruel and crass (and bitingly humorous) work colleagues. Please join us for this thought provoking and incisive look at how we view those who are....different... from us. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=3>Did I mention that admission is free? The runs approximately 80 minutes long, with-out an intermission. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=3><B>About the Author</B><BR>Neil LaBute is a critically acclaimed writer-director for both the stage and screen. His works include the plays <I>The Distance from Here</I> and <I>bash: latterday plays</I> and the films <I>In the Company of Men</I>, <I>Your Friends and Neighbors</I>, <I>Nurse Betty</I>, and <I>Possession</I>, as well as the play and film adaptation of <I>The Shape of Things</I>. The words comedy and tender love don't exactly send Neil LaBute's name popping into your head. His work is more typically associated with gritty, downbeat stories. Yet, <I>Fat Pig</I>, his latest play is a laugh-studded theatrical gem and its love affair is genuine and engaging.<BR> </FONT></P></DIV><FONT size=3>Michael McDermott<BR>(518) 669-5414</FONT><BR> </DIV><FONT size=3>Michael McDermott<BR>(518) 669-5414</FONT>
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