[Capdist-announce] A Thousand Clowns comes to ALBANY.

[publicity at confettistage.com]

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Hello,


Confetti Stage, Inc, Theatre Without Limits, is pleased to announce  
its 28th production and the 1st production of its 5th Anniversary  
Season, A Thousand Clowns, by Herb Gardner.

This American Classic received rave reviews when it first opened on  
Broadway in 1962.  It was nominated for the Tony Award* for Best Play  
in 1963.

The story revolves around Murray Burns, an unemployed television  
comedy writer, who shares his one bedroom cluttered New York City  
apartment with his 12-year-old nephew, Nick, who was abandoned by  
Murray's sister seven years earlier. Murray has been unemployed for  
five months after walking out on his previous job of writing jokes for  
the Chuckles the Chipmunk show.  When Nick writes a school assignment  
on the benefits of the unemployment system which is based on his home  
surroundings, some of what he writes brings about an investigation by  
the Child Welfare Bureau. Murray is given the option of finding a job  
or losing custody of his nephew. Although Murray tries to avoid  
returning to work, he must swallow his dignity and fulfill his  
responsibilities as guardian if he wants to keep Nick.

A Thousand Clowns is directed by Liana Martino.  The cast features  
Jennifer Carr, Donald Eugene, Robert Francis Forgett, David  
Herbstritt, Ron Pucherelli, and Barry Streifert.

A Thousand Clowns opens Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8:00pm at The  
Albany Masonic Hall 4th Floor Theater, 69 Corning Place, Downtown  
Albany, New York.  Performances will also take place at the following  
dates and times:
	Saturday,	February 14, 2009		8:00pm
	Thursday,	February 19, 2009		8:00pm
	Friday,	February 20, 2009		8:00pm
	Saturday,	February 21, 2009		8:00pm

Matinee performances will be:
Sunday,	February 15, 2009		2:00pm
Sunday,	February 22, 2009		2:00pm

General Admission Tickets are $15.
FlexTix (5 tickets) - $50.
Group Discounts Available.
Tickets are available at www.confettistage.com or may be reserved by  
calling the Confetti Stage Box Office at 518-242-8015.

Don't miss this fantastic production. A Thousand Clowns is intended  
for all ages.



About Confetti Stage: Confetti Stage was incorporated in 2004 and  
produced its inaugural production, ?night, Mother, by Marsha Norman in  
January 2005.  Since then, the company has become a stable performing  
arts group in the Albany area, performing in several Capital Region  
communities and as far away as Glens Falls, NY.  Confetti Stage prides  
itself on bringing quality performances to its community and allowing  
artists to expand their talents while collaborating to bring about a  
final product.  Confetti Stage offers a Main Stage Series and a Family  
Series each year, as well as the areas ONLY truly local Annual Short  
Play Festival.  More information may be found at www.confettistage.com.

Our Mission Statement is:
Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience, while  
illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and  
individuals.  Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding  
through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and  
educational opportunities.  We strive to maintain the highest possible  
level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual  
respect.



*The American Theatre Wing (www.tonyawards.com)


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