The Palaver of POUND & BISHOP

Inspired by “Visits to St. Elizabeths” by Elizabeth Bishop

ManyTracks
Proudly Presents

The Man In The Newspaper Hat
Elizabeth Bishop: “How can you say such things”
Ezra Pound: “How can I: I am at war!”

Written by
HAYLEY HEATON

Directed by
KATRIN HILBE

Starring
ANNE FIZZARD* ANGUS HEPBURN*
*Performing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

THREE-WEEK LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
MARCH 5TH – APRIL 1ST, 2009
THE 45TH STREET THEATRE

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MANYTRACKS is pleased to announce the world premiere of THE MAN IN THE NEWSPAPER HAT by Hayley Heaton, directed by Katrin Hilbe. THE MAN IN THE NEWSPAPER HAT plays a three-week limited engagement at the 45th Street Theatre (345 W 45th St). Performances begin Thursday, March 5th and continue through Wednesday, April 1st.

The Man in the Newspaper Hat is a fictionalized portrayal of what went into the creation of Elizabeth Bishop's poem, "Visits to St. Elizabeths." Bishop wrote this poem during her visits with the controversial poet, Ezra Pound who was remanded to St. Elizabeths in 1946 after having stood trial for treason where a special jury found him incompetent. Each scene is built upon aspects of Bishop's poem and follows both characters as they come together, "poet to poet”.

The production features scenic design by Elisha Schaefer, costume design by Meredith Neal and lighting design by Joan Racho-Jansen. Andy Cohen is the sound designer and Arienne Pelletier is the stage manager.

The Man In The Newspaper Hat plays the following schedule through Wednesday, April 1st:

Thursday, March 5 at 8pm
Friday, March 6 at 8pm
Saturday, March 7 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm
Thursday, March 12 at 8pm
Friday, March 13 at 8pm
Saturday, March 14 at 8pm
Sunday, March 22 at 2pm
Monday, March 23 at 8pm
Tuesday, March 24 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 25 at 8pm
Sunday, March 29 at 2pm
Monday, March 30 at 8pm
Tuesday, March 31 at 8pm
Wednesday, April 1 at 8pm

Tickets are $18.00. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.Theatermania.com, or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the theater’s box office, half hour before Showtime.

For more information about The Man In The Newspaper Hat, visit www.ManyTracks.org.