Dear Friends,I am very proud to be a part of THE GLOBAL THEATRE PROJECT since my time living in Italy. We are a theatre company dedicated to promoting social good through theatre and supporting playwrights from all over the world. Join us this coming Sunday for an incredible evening of theatre at our fundraiser ESPECIALLY NOW: Create the World Together,with Special Guests James Cromwell (Six Feet Under) and Michael Farrell (M*A*S*H). I'm so excited to be acting in Italian AND English.WHO: The Global Theatre Project in association with Amnesty International and in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and special guests, actors James Cromwell and Michael Farrell.WHAT: ESPECIALLY NOW: Create the World TogetherThe evening is divided into three parts:ACT 1: US premiere of ‘A Stubborn Woman’ by Italian playwright Stefano Massini. Presented bilingually in English and Italian with supertitles. Directed by Bari Hochwald. Cast includes: Carolina Gamini, Henri Lubatti, Judith Scarpone, Lisa Cirincione, Alexandra Goodman, Kate Maher, Steve Mazurek, Jason Thomas and Randy Thompson.ACT 2: is a panel discussion, sponsored by Amensty International which explores the threats made on the civil rights of journalists who attempt to report the truth in conflict zones. And why we in the states should care about this issue. Panel members include journalists Sandy Tolan, Allison Hope Weiner and Amnesty Regional Field Director Kalaya'an Mendoza.ACT 3: offers the choice of a cocktail reception with the event participants in the theatre, or engaging in a human rights action in the lobby with members of Amnesty International and special guest, actor and activist James Cromwell.WHERE: The Los Angeles Theatre Center in historical downtown LA. Theatre 1, 514 S Spring St, LA 90013WHEN: Doors open at 6:30pm. Event begins at 7:00pmTICKETS: $15* for students and $25 for balcony seating. $75 for orchestra seating which also includes the reception following the show.Please make your ticket donations at http://theglobaltheatreproject.org/take-action/benefit-donations/ or call 818.823.0891.Or simply email me and I will put you on the list so you can pay at the door. Your contribution to this event establishes you as a Lifetime Founding Member of The Global Theatre Project.MISSION and PURPOSE of THE GLOBAL THEATRE PROJECT: The Global Theatre Project develops and supports opportunities for creative engagement and collaboration that will unite American theatre artists and students with their international counterparts positively affecting the communities in which they are working. The Global Theatre Project seeks to promote cross-cultural alliances and improve the perception of Americans abroad by placing two valuable segments of our citizenry into productive action: our professional theatre artists and our youth.As always, Thank you for reading! This event and this theatre company mean a lot to me. I hope you will join us. Much love and very happy holidays,
Lisa