BWT Takes on Deadlines in next Theatrical Event

BWT's Next Theatrical Event: 24 Hours to Go: A Series of Short Plays!

In a normal world actors are cast in a production, given ample time to rehearse their role and learn their lines with the full intention of being ready for that dreaded opening night. The show opens and if all goes well the actor in question is off to becoming a star. Well, on September 15th, 2007 Bread and Water Theatre is going to turn that notion on its head as it launches its first ever timed theatrical event: 24 Hours to Go: A Series of Short Plays.

As the name implies, this event will feature a series of short plays cast, rehearsed and performed in twenty-four hours or less and just to make the situation more challenging -- and to prevent the directors from preparing ahead of time -- all plays will be written twenty-four hours prior to the start of rehearsals.

"We really wanted to demonstrate to the public what we were capable of as writers, actors, and directors. Unlike other theatre companies we do not use elaborate sets, costumes or props. We rely on the actor and the artistic vision behind the play to carry our productions," said Artistic Director J.R. Teeter. "The challenge is most definitely the time frame. Can we successfully mount a series of short plays, maintain our artistic integrity and our sanity with such a short time frame."

This is BWT's first fundraising event and will not only feature an innovative theatrical experience, but concessions as well to provide support for the October-November production of The Witnesses of Kitty Genovese and the 8th Annual Rainbow Theater Festival, Rochester's only gay theatre festival.

Founded in 2000, Bread & Water Theatre is committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to a broad-based audience and acting as a positive agent of change in its community. Under the artistic direction of J.R. Teeter, BWT develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dramatically changing world through new and rare works of drama, and aspires to be a major force in American theatre, providing audiences with challenging contemporary drama and innovative community outreach programs.

24 Hours to Go: A Series of Short Plays will be presented at 243 Rosedale St. (New Life Presbyterian Church) on Saturday September 15th, 2007 at 8pm. Single tickets range from $5-$10 and may be purchased in person at the Bread & Water Theatre box office or through www.BreadandWaterTheatre.org starting September 7th.