Know Theatre Company: Season Revision
PRESS RELEASE
After Ashley, directed by Jason Bruffy, is a blisteringly funny and deeply moving story about a teenage boy navigating the media circus surrounding his mother’s tragic death. Know Theatre of Cincinnati concludes its 2006-07 Season “Entertainment Outside the Box” with Gina Gionfriddo’s critically acclaimed satire After Ashley in place of the originally slated Vatican Falls. Know Theatre is proud to present the Regional Premiere of After Ashley from April 19 – May 12 at Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson Street. Tickets are available through 513.621.ARTS (2787) or online at knowtheatre.com.
After Ashley was originally produced by Actor’s Theatre of Louisville at the 2004 Humana Festival of New Plays where it was widely received by critics and audience members. Shortly following its tremendous success at the Humana Festival, After Ashley made its regional debut at the Off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre in New York City featuring renowned actors Kieran Culkin (Igby Goes Down) and Anna Paquin (The Piano and X-Men).
Gionfriddo’s After Ashley brings to light struggles of love, loyalty and ultimately the question of how to do what is right. Three years after the murder of his mother, Justin, a troubled teenager, can hardly function. His father, Alden, has written a best-selling book about the crime and has even landed his own TV talk-show. While America embraces its obsession with violence and victims, Justin cannot come to terms. Captured in a media frenzy, he begins to ask how far should a person go to stand up for what he believes in, and who has the right to say how a person is remembered?
“After Ashley is an inquisitive satire that is outlandishly funny and heartbreaking at the same time,” says director Jason Bruffy.
If you enjoy films like Igby Does Down and Thank You For Smoking, you’ll love After Ashley. After Ashley will feature Angel Zachel, Anthony Darnell, Derek Snow, Christopher Guthrie, and Liz Holt.
For the production of After Ashley Set and Lighting design will be done by Sean Savoie, and Sound Design by Know Theatre’s Technical Director Doug Borntrager.
“People are on TV eating bugs, trying to marry millionaires. Shame is an idea whose time has come.” – Justin, After Ashley
Vatican Falls Workshop
Vatican Falls, originally lined up for Know Theatre’s 2006-07 Season Finale, will be rescheduled to a later date (TBA). After consideration Know Theatre staff and commissioned playwright Frank Avella have decided to further develop the project to maximize its social significance and potential impact in Cincinnati.
“Postponing Vatican Falls will allow Know Theatre the chance to expand the project and cultivate the growth of the commissioned work,” says producing artistic director Jason Bruffy.
Know Theatre will hold a Workshop open to the public to further develop Vatican Falls at 1120 Jackson Street in late April. The workshop will include a staged reading of Vatican Falls.
The Underground Bar
Know Theatre of Cincinnati proudly announces that with a full liquor license every performance of After Ashley will feature The Underground Bar in our lobby area. The bar will be open to ticket purchasers and patrons starting at 6:30 pm on performance dates offering an array of beer, wine and liquor. Following each show, the audience is invited to join the cast and crew for a relaxing drink in The Underground. Actors, designers, directors and Know Theatre staff continue the intimacy of the theatre by mixing and mingling with audience members to the sounds of our resident DJ or house band.
After Ashley
By Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Jason Bruffy
REGIONAL PREMIERE
April 19 – May 12
April 19-21, 26-28, May 3-5 & 10-12 @ 8 p.m.
Sunday April 22 @ 4 p.m.
If you enjoy films like Igby Does Down and Thank You For Smoking, you’ll love After Ashley.
WARNING: This production contains Adult Language and Adult Content.
$20 General Admission $15 Student/Senior $10 Student Rush Tickets
Reservations 513.621.ARTS
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson Street
www.knowtheatre.com <http://www.knowtheatre.com/>
513.300.KNOW
One Liner Synopsis
After Ashley is a blisteringly funny and deeply moving story about a teenage boy navigating the media circus surrounding his mother’s tragic death.
Mission and History
Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all.
Know Theatre has grown exponentially since its inception in 1997. From a collection of dedicated college graduates, we have developed into a cohesive group of professional artists. We have grown from an itinerant band, performing wherever we could find available space, into a strong company once housed at Gabriel’s Corner and now with a permanent home at 1120 Jackson in the vibrant Over-the-Rhine area.
Our new theatre in Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati solidifies Know Theatre as the home of contemporary, multicultural and provocative arts in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky area. With our move, Know Theatre will be the largest non-equity union theatre in Cincinnati—the only non-equity theatre with our own permanent venue—setting us alongside Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
Gionfriddo’s After Ashley brings to light struggles of love, loyalty and ultimately the question of how to do what is right. Three years after the murder of his mother, Justin, a troubled teenager, can hardly function. His father, Alden, has written a best-selling book about the crime and has even landed his own TV talk-show. While America embraces its obsession with violence and victims, Justin cannot come to terms. Captured in a media frenzy, he begins to ask how far should a person go to stand up for what he believes in, and who has the right to say how a person is remembered?
“After Ashley is an inquisitive satire that is outlandishly funny and heartbreaking at the same time,” says director Jason Bruffy.
If you enjoy films like Igby Does Down and Thank You For Smoking, you’ll love After Ashley. After Ashley will feature Angel Zachel, Anthony Darnell, Derek Snow, Christopher Guthrie, and Liz Holt.
For the production of After Ashley Set and Lighting design will be done by Sean Savoie, and Sound Design by Know Theatre’s Technical Director Doug Borntrager.
“People are on TV eating bugs, trying to marry millionaires. Shame is an idea whose time has come.” – Justin, After Ashley
Vatican Falls Workshop
Vatican Falls, originally lined up for Know Theatre’s 2006-07 Season Finale, will be rescheduled to a later date (TBA). After consideration Know Theatre staff and commissioned playwright Frank Avella have decided to further develop the project to maximize its social significance and potential impact in Cincinnati.
“Postponing Vatican Falls will allow Know Theatre the chance to expand the project and cultivate the growth of the commissioned work,” says producing artistic director Jason Bruffy.
Know Theatre will hold a Workshop open to the public to further develop Vatican Falls at 1120 Jackson Street in late April. The workshop will include a staged reading of Vatican Falls.
The Underground Bar
Know Theatre of Cincinnati proudly announces that with a full liquor license every performance of After Ashley will feature The Underground Bar in our lobby area. The bar will be open to ticket purchasers and patrons starting at 6:30 pm on performance dates offering an array of beer, wine and liquor. Following each show, the audience is invited to join the cast and crew for a relaxing drink in The Underground. Actors, designers, directors and Know Theatre staff continue the intimacy of the theatre by mixing and mingling with audience members to the sounds of our resident DJ or house band.
After Ashley
By Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Jason Bruffy
REGIONAL PREMIERE
April 19 – May 12
April 19-21, 26-28, May 3-5 & 10-12 @ 8 p.m.
Sunday April 22 @ 4 p.m.
If you enjoy films like Igby Does Down and Thank You For Smoking, you’ll love After Ashley.
WARNING: This production contains Adult Language and Adult Content.
$20 General Admission $15 Student/Senior $10 Student Rush Tickets
Reservations 513.621.ARTS
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson Street
www.knowtheatre.com <http://www.knowtheatre.com/>
513.300.KNOW
One Liner Synopsis
After Ashley is a blisteringly funny and deeply moving story about a teenage boy navigating the media circus surrounding his mother’s tragic death.
Mission and History
Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all.
Know Theatre has grown exponentially since its inception in 1997. From a collection of dedicated college graduates, we have developed into a cohesive group of professional artists. We have grown from an itinerant band, performing wherever we could find available space, into a strong company once housed at Gabriel’s Corner and now with a permanent home at 1120 Jackson in the vibrant Over-the-Rhine area.
Our new theatre in Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati solidifies Know Theatre as the home of contemporary, multicultural and provocative arts in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky area. With our move, Know Theatre will be the largest non-equity union theatre in Cincinnati—the only non-equity theatre with our own permanent venue—setting us alongside Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
