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ADAM OF THE APES

Genre: Comedy

Written by Oliver Thrun. Directed by Nora Vetter

The story of the Dawn of Man undergoes some comical revisions in "Adam of the Apes" when human twins are born into a community of chimpanzees. This farcical satire--which isn't for the kiddies--takes on topical debates such as Creationism, Evolution, and Women's Lib while the twins, Adam & Eve, grow up in a chimp society and actually introduce thinking into the previously "thought-less" rainforest.

Originally written at The Crucible for American Theater Workshop and making its Off-Off-Broadway debut at The Theater for the New City, "Adam of the Apes" is sure to leave audiences laughing in spite of themselves, with much to discuss and debate after the show.

Previews:	09/17/08
Open:	09/18/08
Close:	10/05/08

Schedule: Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm

Theater:	Theater For The New City
Address:	155 First Avenue New York, NY 10009 Show Map
Phone:	212-254-1109
Directions:	Take the L train to 1st Avenue or the 6 train to Astor Place

Cost:$10.00

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Company: Theater For The New City Official Web Site: www.theaterforthenewcity.net

	Ashleigh Awusie Girl Chimp #1 Ashleigh Awusie found her way into performing arts at the age of four as a dancer, and soon there after an actress and singer. "My craft is my playground," Ashleigh says. Theater credits include the role of Mama in an Off- Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun, Shakespeare in the Park with the Public Theater, and Jenny of the Morgue at NYU. Film credits include American Gangster and the independent film, Bad Men. Ashleigh recently finished a summer tour of It's the Economy Stupid with Theater for the New City. She is currently working as the Marketing Assistant at a theater and as a company dancer and instructor in the House of the Roses Volunteer Dance Company. Thanks family!

	Bill Bria Chimp #1 Bill Bria hails from Ann Arbor, MI, where he got his BA in the Visual and Performing Arts from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Bill also spent a semester studying in London at the British American Drama Academy. His most recent projects include Little Hibiscus' "Pizza Man" and "Fragments", Phare Play's sketch comedy "Mind Bleach", and the film "November 31st" from Winter Twilight Productions. He has directed and written a handful of plays in addition to acting, and would like to thank Mom, Dad, and James.

	Jonathan Craig Adam Jonathan Craig (Adam) is an actor and teacher from Connecticut who is thrilled to be collaborating with Oliver Thrun for a second time (they appeared together in "Happy Hour" at The Big Little Theater in July 2006). He was last seen as Theseus in Tuckaberry Productions' A Midsummer Night's Dream in Brooklyn. A graduate of Iona College's English and Theater Departments, Jonathan trained at the Actors Studio MFA Program at the New School, and studied Shakespeare with Louis Burke at the distinguished Stratford Festival Theater in CT. Some past credits include: Noises Off (as Tim, Playhouse on the Green, CT), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Demetrius, directed by Louis Burke), Twelfth Night (Sebastian and Malvolio), Visiting Mr. Green, An Inspector Calls, Charley's Aunt, and Year of the Hiker.

	Matt Gerathy Chimp #2 Since 2002, Matthew Gerathy has worked in Australia with Campbelltown Railway Street Theatre(2002), the Illegally Parked Vehicle Company (2002-2004), Theatre Nepean (2002-2005) and the Circle in the Square Company. He has also worked with the Australian Television Film and Radio School on several short film and feature film length productions. In 2004 he received his Bachelors of Acting in Sydney, Australia. This is Matt's first appearance in New York.

	Sana Haque Sana Haque is a very versatile actor who has been a part of the off off Broadway theater world. Sana received her theater training at City College of New York. She has recently completed a summer theater tour for "It's the Economy stupid or the Turning point", played the role of Marietta in "Tambourines to Glory", completed a full length indie film "Shadow if we have offended" and a commercial for Out and Back production "Need laser hair removal?". She has performed in numerous City College drama dept productions. Sana would like to thank Oliver Thrun for giving her a chance to show off her talent. She would like to thank all the 4 people for still standing behind her. Most of all, she would like to thank her cat Senn who brings her constant peace, happiness and pain.

	David (Zen) Mansley Elder David Mansley (Elder) has appeared in well over a hundred plays and has also carved out a niche as a voice over artist for cartoons. Favorite stage roles include: Claudius, King of Denmark in HAMLET, Preacher Haggler in DARK OF THE MOON, Maillard in THE SYSTEM OF Dr. TARR AND PROFESSOR FETHER, Ali Alligator in UNCLE WIGGLY and, most recently, "Hell Oil" in TNC's annual Street Theater. He has also played the role of Macbeth on both coasts. He is listed in Wikipedia for his voice work on the cartoon show TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and also plays multiple characters on the network series CHAOTIC and SPEED RACER - THE NEXT GENERATION. Feel free to "google" him if you want more information.

	Al Miro Chimp #3 Al Miro was recently seen on stage…or rather in a parking lot in Henry V, for Shakespeare in the Parkinglot. Other Credits include: Angelo in Measure for Measure, The Cherry Orchard, (Circle in the Square PW), Daddy Issues (Phare Play). Tony and Tina's Wedding (Hoarse Raven Theatre), Into the Woods, The Seagull, The Actor's Nightmare (Exit 22). TV: "Intelligence" (CBC), "Alice, I Think" (Comedy Network). Al is a graduate of the Circle in the Square Theater Conservatory, where he got plenty of opportunities to get in touch with his animal instincts!

	Dani Suder Girl Chimp #3 Dani Suder TNC credits: Lizzy Strata in Phallic Fables, Krystals in Collapsing Unvierse ( a musical), Buddie's Mother in The Further Adventures of Uncle Wiggily, Bloolips in A Month in the Cafe, as well as TNC's 2007 Street Theater production, Buckle My Shoe. Other theater credits: The Greedy Queen in Rumple Who at 13th Street Rep, Tansy in The Nerd, and St. Bernadette in The Saint Plays. Dani will appear in her film debut, Playing Doctor, (Jazzmyn Banks, 2009). She has recently been featured in several NYU and NYFA student film projects. Dani holds a BFA in Acting from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. My love and gratitude to husband Doug for his loving encouragement and support. Congrats to Oliver!

	Aimee Todoroff Girl Chimp #2/Snake Aimee Todoroff is an actress and director with her BA in Theatre Performance. She has performed professionally on stage, film and television. Most recently, Aimee played the lead, LouAnne Hightower, in the New York debut of "Messiah on the Frigidaire" by John Culbertson. Other roles of note include Maggie from "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and Estrella in Jose Rivera's "Sueno." This production marks her debut with Theatre for the New City. Aimee would like to thank her friends and especially her family for their continued love, faith and support. Extra thanks go to Nora Vetter, a truly fearless leader.

	Oliver Thrun Oliver Thrun as a writer has had two of his short plays, “Daniel and Spencer: Friends Forever” and “Sisyphus Bound” performed at TNC’s Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. “Adam of the Apes” is his first full-length play. He is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America.

	Nora Vetter "Adam of the Apes" marks Nora's NYC directorial debut. Besides directing, she is also an actress who has recently been seen on stage for Phare Play Productions and The Summer Strawberry One-Act Festival (Top 4 Finalist!). She thanks the cast/crew for this chimp-erific experience and hopes you enjoy the experience of watching this talented cast bring Oliver's words to life. www.noravetter.com.