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NEW THEATRE COMPANY CELEBRATES MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY WITH THE PEANUTS" GANG
The Diversity Players is a new multi-ethnic theatre ensemble committed to bringing professional family entertainment to the southern California community that celebrates multiculturalism and diversity. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" kicks off their inaugural season, featuring a talented, multi-cultural cast and an innovative spin to this traditional, family-favorite musical.
Contact: Reggie De Leon
(626) 201-0515
RegDaMan@alumni.usc.edu
NEW THEATRE COMPANY CELEBRATES MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY WITH THE PEANUTS" GANG
(PRWEB) August, 2003 -- The Diversity Players is a new multi-ethnic theatre ensemble committed to bringing professional family entertainment to the southern California community that celebrates multiculturalism and diversity. Fueled by the 3 Es - Exposure, Entertainment, and Enlightenment - the Diversity Players seeks to incorporate non-traditional casting into traditional musicals and plays, allowing performers and audiences alike to be entertained and educated by our many differences, but innumerable similarities.
We chose YOURE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, the beloved musical based on the Charles M. Schulz 'Peanuts' comic strip as our inaugural show because its a piece that many people know and love in a traditional sense," said Reggie De Leon, Producing Artistic Director. The Diversity Players production is going to add a fresh and innovative spin to the show thats been inspired by our color blind casting."
The Diversity Players version of YOURE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN features a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse cast with (in alphabetical order): Reggie De Leon of Santa Fe Springs as Snoopy, *Carla Jimenez of Valley Village as Lucy, Peter Liptak of North Hollywood as Charlie Brown, Masaya Palmer of Irvine as Sally, Nick Petris of Santa Fe Springs as Schroeder, and *Tedd Szeto of Pasadena as Linus. The show is directed and choreographed by Ed LaBay of Placentia, and musically directed by Marc Macalintal of Monterey Park.
(* Member of Actors Equity Association)
YOURE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN will open on September 25 and run through October 19 with Thursday -- Saturday evening performances at 8:00, and Sunday evenings at 7:00 at Casa 0101 -- 2009 E. First Street in Los Angeles (Boyle Heights).
Casa 0101 is the 50-seat intimate performance space of Josefina Lopez, acclaimed writer of the hit play and HBO film, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES. YOURE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is being produced under the Actors Equity Association 99-seat plan.
Ticket prices are $15 for General Admission, with a $3 discount for Students, Seniors, Union Actors and Pre-Sold Tickets. Boyle Heights residents and children 12 and under are just $8, and group rates, family discounts and industry comps are also available. For tickets or more information, please call (562) 868-7202, e-mail DiversityPlayers@hotmail.com, or visit us online at: http://www.geocities.com/diversityplayers.
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REVIEWERS/EDITORS/FEATURE WRITERS: Please call (562) 868-7202 or e-mail DiversityPlayers@hotmail.com to reserve your complimentary press tickets for opening weekend!
THE DIVERSITY PLAYERS
9910 Aspen Circle
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-7202
DiversityPlayers@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/diversityplayers
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