New theater group tackles Albee

BURLINGTON — Local bookstore owner Mike DeSanto announced the formation of Phoenix Theater Group just weeks after opening The Gallery at Phoenix Books & Cafe in Essex. The new theater group will present Edward Albee’s play “At Home at the Zoo” on Wednesday through Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in the Old North End.
The mission of the group is to produce an eclectic offering of contemporary plays that present strong political, social or philosophical statements which speak to current and universal issues in our society. Actors will demonstrate their skills in productions that are faithful to the playwright’s intentions. Plays that have minimal production requirements will allow for the emphasis to be on the play and the performers.
DeSanto, artistic director/producer, says, “I seek plays that are didactic in the classical sense, in that the play teaches the audience about life — the way early Greek plays taught citizens the right way to be citizens. I sense a dearth of challenging theater in the area and want to produce plays with roles actors can really get their teeth into and wrap their minds and imaginations around — roles that are provocative and new. I’d love to form a core group that keeps coming back to do plays.”
Tickets are $15, $10 for students and seniors; for information, go online to www.offcentervt.com.

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[Harrymvt]

According to www.offcentervt.com, the show has been canceled. Is your information more current? Thanks.