Press Release
January 2, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“No Exit” by Jean Paul Sartre
SARTRE’S NEW RELEVANCE IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
In Sartre’s existential drama, three characters are placed in a mysterious room with no way out. Desperately trying to decipher the truth behind their situation, they discover how inextricably intertwined their fates are. This classic yet timeless play, written in 1944 as an allegory to Fascism, demonstrates that Sartre’s philosophy remains relevant in the age of Trump — divided, polarized, and filled with “fake news” propaganda. “No Exit” serves as a balm today as it did for the broken morale of the French people during the German occupation.
This play is about what happens when history is forgotten and is staged to honor the script as Sartre intended — truthfully with emotional intensity. With three MFA alums from Actor’s Studio Drama School directing and acting in this piece, their years of concentrated training results in high-impact ensemble acting and delivers exceptional performances. Listening, being authentic, and moment-to-moment acting display the depths of their realistic performances. Chinatown Soup is an art gallery that provides an imaginative environment for an immersive audience experience, enabling the audience to truly understand, “Hell is other people…”
Cast includes: Brian Uhrich (Joseph Garcin), Olivia Hardin (Inez Serrano), Esther Artner (Estelle Rigault), and Devon James (the Valet)
Directed by Alanna Dorsett
Produced by Point To Where It Hurts Productions
Play Dates: *January 18th* – 29th, 2017
Times: Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
*Jan 18th is our preview*
Official opening is January 19th, 2017.
NO LATE ADMISSION
Chinatown Soup, 16B Orchard Street, New York NY 10002
General Admission: $20, Student: $15
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