The Edge of the Universe Players 2
The Gentleman, woodcut by Hans Holbein, c. 1526, from The Dance of Death, a series of woodcuts of the same era and theme as the play
The Edge of the Universe Players 2
UniversePlayers2@aol.com, (301) 654-4572
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2013
Updated October 25, 2013
Contact: Emily Morrison, emilylovemorrison@me.com, 323-363-4404
The Summoning of Everyman
Medieval Stage Play Recognized as Masterpiece Coming to DC
Edge of the Universe Players 2 Brings Emotional, Hilarious and Thought-provoking Script from 1470 Back to Life
Performances: November 1-24, 2013
Washington, DC During the month of November, The Edge of the Universe Players 2 will bring the medieval play The Summoning of Everyman to Washington, DC theatergoers. The play, directed by Stephen Jarrett of greater Washington, DC, features the characters Death, God, Everyman, and many others. David Elias of greater Washington is cast in the lead role of “Everyman” in this 15th century work that has roots as early as the 2nd to 4th centuries.
The Edge of the Universe Players 2 Inc., wanted to bring Everyman to Washington partly because Everyman raises important—and still relevant–questions about society and the individual. According to the theatre company, this play illustrates major aspects of life and human feelings that are the essentially the same now as they were 500 years ago. Those aspects include religious, social, and political concerns.
Jarrett intends to portray a medieval troupe arriving, unpacking, preparing for, and of course enacting the play. Jarrett also plans interludes of music and dance.
What: The Summoning of Everyman, a medieval stage play
Where: Melton Rehearsal Hall, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
METRO: Yellow or Green line to Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter or Red, Yellow, or Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown
Parking and METROBUS information can be found here.
(The D St. and 7th St. garages may be closed during our first weekend.)
When: From November 1 to November 24. A full schedule can be found here.
Tickets: Tickets can be ordered at http://universeplayers2.tix.com/.
Press Contact: Emily Morrison, emilylovemorrison@me.com, 323-363-4404
Online Info.: Please visit http://universeplayers2.org
Social Media: Please visit us on Facebook and on Twitter @UniversePlayers for updates about the play.
About the Director
Stephen Jarrett directed a touring version of Everyman with the U.S. Army in Germany. He has also directed extensively in the Washington area and in New York City, with The American Century Theater, Source Theatre Company, Equity Library Theatre, and others. He has directed opera and comedy sketch in addition to drama.
About The Company
The Edge of the Universe Players 2 intends to produce at least one play with serious meanings annually. The company is dedicated to the belief that theatre can be entertaining and at the same time deliver important themes, while focusing on human concerns that are valid in many cultures and eras. The subjects may include individual liberty, family, power, religion, and death. The Edge of the Universe Players 2 will continue to bring startling and thoughtful shows over the coming years.
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