Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Rooftops-A dystopic look at economic incongruence


Richard Foreman, avant-garde theatre icon, has said about Wreckio Ensemble, "I believe these young artists show immense promise, and I believe they can make an important contribution to American theater."

Helen Shaw from The New York Sun agreed, "with abundant physical humor and a generous social idea at its core, the Wreckio Ensemble proves itself more than a flash in the pan" on Wreckio Ensemble's production of Wrestling Porcelain.

In the midst of this country's financial crisis, Rooftops confronts the economic divide present in American society, while also challenging important women-centric issues such as reproductive rights and violence against women.

Wreckio Ensemble has been analogous with current events previously, "as Gravediggers spirals out its often absurd, frequently dark, sometimes slapstick, always biting tale, one comes to see frightening parallels to recent events in this country." - Andy Propst, American Theater Web

I would like to invite you to see the Wreckio Ensemble perform Rooftops with "solid ensemble work...Their individual strengths maintain the integrity of the whole." - Gregg Bellon, nytheater.com

ROOFTOPS will play a four-week limited engagement at The Milagro at Clemente Soto VĂ©lez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002). Performances begin Thursday, March 5 and continue through to Saturday, March 28. Opening Night is Saturday, March 7 (8 p.m.).

Tickets are $20 and are now available online at www.wreckio.com or by calling 917-626-1369. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater’s box office ½ hour prior to the performance.

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