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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Brewster Theater Company presents a journey of discovery in Ireland with

Looking for Sean, Finding Seamus

Hearts, Moons, Clovers?  There may be a lucky charm or two in this original work by local playwright, Elizabeth Joyce!

 

BREWSTER, NY – The Brewster Theater Company announces the premiere production of Elizabeth Joyce’s Looking for Sean, Finding Seamus at St. Andrew’s Church in Brewster, NY.  Show dates are March 16th , 17th  and 23rd  at 7:00PM.    Admission for these performances is free, but donations are graciously accepted. 

Brewster Theater Company will also host a Special Dinner Theater event in conjunction with the show on Saturday, March 24th as a fund raiser in support of the theater group’s 2007 season.  Also held at St. Andrew’s Church, Brewster, NY, proceeds from the Dinner Theater will help support Brewster Theater Company in their efforts to continue to offer quality, small stage productions to the community, free of charge.  Tickets for the Dinner Theater are $20 and audiences will enjoy an Irish buffet, a performance of Looking for Sean, Finding Seamus, traditional Irish entertainments, and other activities.  The festivities and dinner begin at 6 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. 

Debuting her third original work with the Brewster Theater Company, Joyce’s Looking for Sean, Finding Seamus tracks the physical and spiritual journey of three cousins bent on unraveling the secrets of their grandmother’s past in Ireland….and in the process, discovering the truth about themselves. 

  “Supporting the creative efforts of local artists is a critical part of our mission and commitment to the Brewster area, and we are very pleased to once again bring the fine work of Elizabeth Joyce to the stage”, states Debbie Levin, President of The Brewster Theater Company.  “Looking for Sean, Finding Seamus is another fine example of her insight, humor and sensitivity….not to mention a chance to show off her Irish heritage!”

 Also directed by Elizabeth Joyce, the cast includes:

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Norine Durkin of Brewster will play Mrs. Abby Mc’Geverly

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Mallory Lidsky of Brewster, NY will play Margaret - the eldest, ‘in charge’ cousin

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Wendy Egan of Mt. Kisco, NY will play Jenna - the middle cousin at a cross road

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Claire Tascio of Patterson, NY will play Emily – the free spirited youngest cousin  

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Martin McGeachy of Carmel, NY will play Seamus…the ‘mystery man’

For performance reservations or more information, please call (845) 598-1621 or visit  www.brewstertheatercompany.org/tickets.htm.  Reservations are highly recommended as seating for all performances is limited…. particularly for the Dinner Theater performance.  NOTE: Dinner theater is SOLD OUT.

This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. In Putnam County the Decentralization Program is administered by the Putnam Arts Council.

For More Information Contact:

Brewster Theater Company
26 Prospect Street, Brewster, NY 10509