Dax Foundation to Sponsor Internationally Acclaimed Production of Pericles Redux Based on Shakespeare's Play in Los Angeles.Three-time Emmy[TM] Award Winning Actress Jennifer Landon Jennifer Rachel Landon (born on August 29 1983 in Malibu, California) is a two-time Emmy-winning American actress. Landon is the daughter of the late actor Michael Landon and his third wife, Cindy Clerico. to Star in Limited Run to Benefit Local Performing Arts Companies LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- The Dax Foundation - a Los Angeles-based private, non-profit philanthropic foundation Noun 1. philanthropic foundation - a foundation that provides funds for science or art or education or religion or relief from disease etc. charity - a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) dedicated to helping people and animals around the world - announced today that it will be sponsoring nine performances of Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble's celebrated Pericles Redux Refers to being brought back, revived or restored. From the Latin "reducere." at the Kirk Douglas Theatre The Kirk Douglas Theatre is located in Culver City, California and in 2004, was acquired by the famed Center Theatre Group. The theatre is the most intimate of the groups 3 stages and seats 317 patrons at max occupancy. in Los Angeles to benefit recipients of the Foundation's Performing Arts Charitable Trust The arrangement by which real or Personal Property given by one person is held by another to be used for the benefit of a class of persons or the general public. (PACT). The moving play, which was hailed as "superb" and "truly exceptional" during a recent extended engagement in the U.K., will star Film and Television actress Jennifer Landon and run from July 17th - 25th, 2009. In her Five-Star review, Kelly Apter of The Scotsman (U.K.) stated, "This tragicomic play is ripe with potential - all of which director John Farmanesh-Bocca exploits to the full. What captures us most is the extremity of emotion. As the story reaches its climax, don't be surprised to find yourself laughing and crying at the same time." "We are thrilled to be able to share this exceptional production with the people of Los Angeles," said Dave Weisman, Executive Director of the Dax Foundation. "Pericles Redux is a shining example of the vibrancy, creativity and inventiveness young production companies like Not Man Apart consistently deliver to our community. It's a pleasure to support such compelling theatre." Pericles Redux presents an electrifying e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. reconstruction of Shakespeare's romantic odyssey, which follows the fate of Pericles, Prince of Tyre Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a play written (at least in part) by William Shakespeare and included in modern editions of his collected plays despite some questions over its authorship. , as he escapes deadly assassins and braves many challenges to attain a wife and family that he quickly loses in a deadly storm at sea. Scattered in far off places the family desperately tries to reunite. John Farmanesh-Bocca, Artistic Director for the Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble, added, "When we opened Pericles Redux in Edinburgh, Scotland, we felt we had a great production, but we were unprepared for such a positive response which resulted in a month of sold out performances & critical acclaim. We're honored to add Jennifer Landon to the cast & are eager to share our contemporary vision of this immortal work with new audiences in Los Angeles." Only 9 benefit performances will be held at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City Culver City, city (1990 pop. 38,793), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1917. It is a center of the U.S. motion-picture industry, whose roots in the city date to c.1915. Its chief manufactures are rubber products and computers. . Tickets are available at the Center Theatre Group by calling (213) 628-2772 or online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or www.PericlesRedux.com. Show dates: Friday 7/17, Saturday 7/18, Sunday 7/19, Wednesday 7/22, Friday 7/24, Saturday 7/25 (2 shows), Sunday 7/26 (2 shows). All tickets are $40 except the July 22nd performance will be $25. All net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). from the shows will benefit Dax Foundation PACT grant recipients. About The Dax Foundation The Dax Foundation is a private, California-based non-profit, philanthropic organization that implements and supports innovative programs that help people around the world identify, pursue and realize their dreams. The Foundation provides resources, support and raises awareness for individuals and groups whose vision includes making the world a better place for all people and animals. Projects currently supported by the Foundation include the Mayfair Foundation, a recreation and educational facility for severely disabled children; Over A Barrel, a rescue and treatment facility for abused and neglected animals; Organs 'R' Us, a program dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for life-saving organ donation; Maui Cat, a humane program to reduce the pain and suffering of rampant feral feral untamed; often used in the sense of having escaped from domesticity and run wild. cat populations; and other deserving programs around the world. For more information, please visit www.daxfoundation.org. About Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble The Mission of Not Man Apart is to mount productions using new emerging theatre arts techniques joined with the experimental and dance theater techniques of past decades to create exhilarating theatrical events that are at the same time life affirming and consciousness expanding. NMA NMA Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit NMA National Medical Association NMA National Mining Association NMA NetWare Management Agent (Novell) NMA New Model Army NMA National Motorists Association NMA North Mississippi Allstars is based at the Artistic Sanctuary of the Americas on the Monterey Peninsula and also in residence with Shakespeare Santa Monica in Southern California, but performs nationally and internationally. For more information, please visit www.NotManApart.com. |
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