New York , NY (PressExposure) January 16, 2011 -- LINE is an existential dark comedy that explores humanity's constant desire and struggle to be in first place. Stage and screen legends Chaz Palminteri, Richard Dreyfuss, and John Cazale have all stood in LINE during the show's historic run. In 1974, after LINE's run Off-Broadway, Edith O'Hara (Artistic Director of 13th Street Theater) worked closely with playwright Israel Horovitz to further develop the play and create a production specifically for 13th Street Rep. Now, almost 40 years later, working with Mrs O'Hara, director Frank Bologna envisions something fresh and daring. "I wanted to make sure to honor Israel and Edith's original version of LINE that made it a success back in the '70's, but with a focus on realism, and avoiding the idea of caricature. My actors have made that possible."
The new cast features fresh, talented young actors, many of whom have studied with top ranking acting teacher and coach Maggie Flanigan. The cast includes Armando Merlo as Fleming, Liam Alexander as Stephen, Alex Mahgoub as Dolan, and Ross Buckley as Arnall. Two actresses, Lyssa Mandel and Ana Holly, share the part of Molly.
Connect with the cast at their blog http://www.iminfirst.tumblr.com and follow them on Twitter @iminfirst.
ISRAEL HOROVITZ'S LINE
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Cultural Critic Meryl Pearlstein Writes About 'LINE'
"The ensemble is excellent, and the one-hour quirky piece will leave you thinking. And, isn't that what theater is supposed to do?"
"I've finally found a[n off-off Broadway] show that I can recommend."
Meryl Pearlstein, travelandfoodnotes.com, 1/15/11
"The new cast delivers! Liam Alexander is natural and convincing as the multifaceted Stephen. Ross Buckley nails the hen pecked Arnall with a comedic delivery."
-theatermania.com insider review 1/12/2011
"Great piece of work by Horovitz and great young cast."
-theatermania.com insider review 1/11/2011
"this play and these actors deliver"
"a line worth waiting for"
-NYC culture blog, tlbadventures.com 1/11/2011
Founded in 1972, The 13th STREET REPERTORY COMPANY provides a place for actors, directors, playwrights and technicians to develop their craft in a caring, nurturing, professional environment. Anywhere between 5-7 shows run weekly, including children's shows and the New Works Reading Series on weekends.