LINE at 13th STREET REP PROMO VIDEO

Israel Horovitz's LINE, the longest running Off-Off Broadway show, now enters its 37th year at the 13th Street Repertory Theater. For the past three months, a new cast and crew have been hard at work, revitalizing this NY stage classic.




LINE is a dark, existential comedy that explores humanity's constant desire and struggle to be in first place. Stage and screen legends Chaz Palminteri, Richard Dreyfuss, and John Cazale have all stood in LINE during the show's historic run.

In 1974, after LINE's run Off-Broadway, Edith O'Hara (Artistic Director of 13th Street Theater) worked closely with the playwright to further develop the play and create a production specifically for 13th Street Rep.

Now, almost 40 years later, working with Mrs O'Hara, director Frank Bologna envisions something fresh and daring. "I wanted to make sure to honor Israel and Edith's original version of LINE that made it a success back in the '70's, but with a focus on realism, and avoiding the idea of caricature. My actors have made that possible."




The new cast features fresh, talented young actors, many of whom have studied with top ranking acting teacher and coach Maggie Flanigan. The cast includes Armando Merlo as Fleming, Liam Alexander as Stephen, Alex Mahgoub as Dolan, and Ross Buckley as Arnall. Two actresses, Lyssa Mandel and Ana Holly, share the part of Molly and alternate performances.




This cast of LINE will perform for a limited engagement at the 13th Street Repertory Theater, every Saturday night in January at 9:30pm; 50 West 13th Street in Manhattan. Stay connected with the cast at their blog www.ImInFirst.tumblr.com and follow them on Twitter @ImInFirst.

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Founded in 1972, The 13th STREET REPERTORY COMPANY provides a place for actors, directors, playwrights and technicians to develop their craft in a caring, nurturing, professional environment. Anywhere between 5-7 shows run weekly, including children's shows and the New Works Reading Series on weekends. LINE plays continuously in rep with 2 casts, Friday and Saturday nights.

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[NYCTJC]

Glad to see that LINE is still going strong. I worked at the theatre from 2001-2004 where I did LINE for about 6 months (played Arnall).