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Contact FREDInk Records / 352-222-5401
ITEM: Local Performance Artist Tom Miller presents a 'Staged Reading' of his new controversial play, UMMU, at the Acrosstown Theatre.
The World Premiere Staged-Reading of UMMU will be
TAGLINE:
A brilliant artist lost in a world of his own imagination.
A brilliant psychologist trapped by his unusual cure.
A beautiful woman who may be an angel, an alien, or may not even exist.
UMMU - “Reality has a strange way of making things up.”
The play concerns an artist who has become immersed in a fantasy world of his own creation. His psychiatrist/psychologist, after trying all the known approaches, decides to immerse himself in his patient's world to cure him and attempt to bring him out. But there is a woman in UMMU who may be real or invented, and she causes...trouble.
Examining the nature of reality, truth, and lies, UMMU also tackles our sense of identity and breaks down every wall until the play becomes reality and reality becomes scripted.
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After the Staged Reading on both nights, there will be a short talk-back and a reception featuring light refreshments. Tom Miller will not answer any questions. The cast will be free to interact with the audience about their thoughts regarding the play.
The Staged Reading, a part of the ART's ART à la Carte!
and will star Shamrock McShane, Michael Bobbitt, and Katina Dailey.
Directed by Tom Miller.
This is a fund-raiser to bring awareness to the play, and to budget for a fully-staged production to be Directed by Tom Miller at a future date. The Acrosstown Theatre will receive a significant portion of funds raised for each evening.
Advance tickets and more information at Acrosstown Website:
http://www.acrosstown.dreamhosters.com/?page_id=414
EXCERPT FROM UMMU:
CELESTE: My name is Celeste. I am a psychiatrist. Once upon a time, I prescribed methamphetamines to treat a patient afflicted with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He read the label on the bottle, and on it, there was a warning “Caution May cause a false-sense of euphoria.” And then he asked me, “If I’m happy, aren’t I happy?” And I replied, “Everything is a lie.” And he was happy when he finally swallowed that pill.
We would like to encourage you to write a feature on this original world premiere, and feature the event in your calendar and recommendations.
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ACROSSTOWN INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICIAL PAGE:
ART à la Carte: UMMU – A New Play by Tom MillerA brilliant artist lost in a world of his own imagination.
A brilliant psychologist trapped by his unusual cure.
A beautiful woman who may be an angel, an alien, or may not even exist.
UMMU
"REALITY HAS A FUNNY WAY OF MAKING THINGS UP."
Coming to our stage Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27– ART à la Carte*: a staged reading of Tom Miller’s exciting new play UMMU.
This staged reading marks the world premiere of this impactful and controversial piece that will have you questioning who you are, where you are and whether, indeed, any of this actually exists.
Performances are two nights only: Fridays and Saturday, June 26 & 27 at 8pm at The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, in the Baird Center at 619 South Main Street in Gainesville. It contains some strong language and mild adult themes.
All tickets are $10, general admission (no assigned seating).
Purchase your tickets today using PayPal or your credit card (below). A limited number of tickets are also available at the door thirty minutes before showtime, cash-only.
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Contact FREDInk Records / 352-222-5401
ITEM: Local Performance Artist Tom Miller presents a 'Staged Reading' of his new controversial play, UMMU, at the Acrosstown Theatre.
The World Premiere Staged-Reading of UMMU will be
- Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:00 pm
ART a la Carte: UMMU - Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 8:00 pm
ART a la Carte: UMMU
TAGLINE:
A brilliant artist lost in a world of his own imagination.
A brilliant psychologist trapped by his unusual cure.
A beautiful woman who may be an angel, an alien, or may not even exist.
UMMU - “Reality has a strange way of making things up.”
The play concerns an artist who has become immersed in a fantasy world of his own creation. His psychiatrist/psychologist, after trying all the known approaches, decides to immerse himself in his patient's world to cure him and attempt to bring him out. But there is a woman in UMMU who may be real or invented, and she causes...trouble.
Examining the nature of reality, truth, and lies, UMMU also tackles our sense of identity and breaks down every wall until the play becomes reality and reality becomes scripted.
-----
After the Staged Reading on both nights, there will be a short talk-back and a reception featuring light refreshments. Tom Miller will not answer any questions. The cast will be free to interact with the audience about their thoughts regarding the play.
The Staged Reading, a part of the ART's ART à la Carte!
and will star Shamrock McShane, Michael Bobbitt, and Katina Dailey.
Directed by Tom Miller.
This is a fund-raiser to bring awareness to the play, and to budget for a fully-staged production to be Directed by Tom Miller at a future date. The Acrosstown Theatre will receive a significant portion of funds raised for each evening.
Advance tickets and more information at Acrosstown Website:
http://www.acrosstown.dreamhosters.com/?page_id=414
EXCERPT FROM UMMU:
CELESTE: My name is Celeste. I am a psychiatrist. Once upon a time, I prescribed methamphetamines to treat a patient afflicted with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He read the label on the bottle, and on it, there was a warning “Caution May cause a false-sense of euphoria.” And then he asked me, “If I’m happy, aren’t I happy?” And I replied, “Everything is a lie.” And he was happy when he finally swallowed that pill.
We would like to encourage you to write a feature on this original world premiere, and feature the event in your calendar and recommendations.
-----------------------------
ACROSSTOWN INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICIAL PAGE:
ART à la Carte: UMMU – A New Play by Tom MillerA brilliant artist lost in a world of his own imagination.
A brilliant psychologist trapped by his unusual cure.
A beautiful woman who may be an angel, an alien, or may not even exist.
UMMU
"REALITY HAS A FUNNY WAY OF MAKING THINGS UP."
Coming to our stage Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27– ART à la Carte*: a staged reading of Tom Miller’s exciting new play UMMU.
This staged reading marks the world premiere of this impactful and controversial piece that will have you questioning who you are, where you are and whether, indeed, any of this actually exists.
Performances are two nights only: Fridays and Saturday, June 26 & 27 at 8pm at The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, in the Baird Center at 619 South Main Street in Gainesville. It contains some strong language and mild adult themes.
All tickets are $10, general admission (no assigned seating).
Purchase your tickets today using PayPal or your credit card (below). A limited number of tickets are also available at the door thirty minutes before showtime, cash-only.
- Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:00 pm
ART a la Carte: UMMU - Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 8:00 pm
ART a la Carte: UMMU
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