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The Castle: A New Theatrical Event - Now Showing Off-Broadway!
Three men and one woman tell their life stories from childhood, crime, prison, homelessness and into... The Castle. The Castle is a dramatic story of change and hope.
Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg. Written in collaboration with Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres. Eric Krebs and Chase Mishkin, producers. The Fortune Academy is The Fortune Society's nationally-recognized residence in Harlem for homeless individuals with criminal records. Since opening its doors in April 2002, the Academy has been heralded as an exemplar in its field by community leaders and government officials alike.
Read the reviews: Variety, April 29, 2008: The Castle; The New York Times, April 28, 2008: From Prison to Freedom, and Telling Their Tales; Time Out New York, April 23-29, 2008: Con Artist: Veteran prisoners'-rights activist David Rothenberg opens doors in The Castle; Associated Press, April 27, 2008: Ex-convicts stage autobiographical play.
SHOWTIME: Every Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 PM
LOCATION:
New World Stages
340 West 50th Street (between 8th/9th avenues)
BUY TICKETS: Seats are $30 & $45 and available at New World Stages box office or through Telecharge: (212) 239-6200 / Telecharge.com
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