PRESS RELEASE: Blackbird by David Harrower at GableStage

GableStage at the Biltmore in association with Jay Harris presents the Southeastern Premiere of Blackbird --- opening March 1st and running thru March 30th. This award-winning play by David Harrower tells the brutal and shattering truth of a very unconventional love affair.

The cast features Gordon McConnell, Carbonell Best Actor (Frozen at GableStage in 2005) and an exciting new actress who will be making her first appearance at GableStage, Julliard graduate, Mary Rasmussen.

Blackbird was acclaimed by critics and audiences in New York and London. The play premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2005, then transferred to London in 2007 where it won an Olivier Award for Best New Play, beating out Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n Roll and Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon. In New York last season, at the Manhattan Theatre Club, it received a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Play.

The controversial piece involves a young woman who arrives unannounced at the office of a much older man. Guilt, anger and raw emotions run high as they both recollect the passionate relationship they shared 15 years earlier. Harrower has said, "I don't want the play to make people think we should lower the age of consent, I would rather it raised larger ideas about personal freedom, personal responsibility or what you carry with you and what you leave behind -- how much you blame things on your past."

The Associated Press called it, "a play of revenge and sexual intrigue, with undeniable shock value!" "The most powerful drama of the season! Sustained intensity!" said the New York Times.

PERFORMANCE TIMES AND TICKET PRICES:
Thursday @ 8pm $37.50
Friday and Saturday @ 8pm $42.50
Sunday @ 2pm $42.50 & @ 7pm $37.50
For reservations or information, please call the Box Office: (305) 445-1119 or go online.

GableStage is located in the eastern section of the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables. Valet parking is available. Free parking is available in the Biltmore parking area west of the hotel.

Joseph Adler
Producing Artistic Director
GableStage
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-446-1116


jadler@gablestage.org

For more information about South Florida Theatre, please visit www.southfloridatheatre.com