"Remains"- a world premiere play with Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company

Remains, partially based on actual events, is the story of an American college student found dead in Tel-Aviv. Through her journal, her mother pieces together her daughters journey through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mo`olelo's mission is to create new works based on research within various cultures; produce lesser-known works by both master and contemporary playwrights, and educate youth in areas of technical theatre and design.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 14, 2004 -- Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, San Diegos newest professional theatre dedicated to creating, producing and educating, today announced the artistic team for their inaugural production. Remains, a world premiere play by Seema Sueko, will open September 10 at the Ark Center for Performing Arts and will run through October 3, 2004, with shows Thursdays- Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM.

Remains, partially based on actual events, is the story of an American college student found dead in Tel-Aviv. Through her journal, her mother pieces together her daughters journey through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Leading the cast is Seema Sueko, founder and artistic director of Mo`olelo and playwright for Remains. Ms. Sueko wowed San Diego audiences earlier this year in her brilliant performance as Jennifer Marcus in The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Old Globe. She is also a three-time winner of the Chicago "Jeff Citation" Award for her performances in the world premiere of Rebecca Gilmans The Crime of the Century (Best Actress in a Principal Role), The Waiting Room (Best Actress in a Supporting Role), and A Piece of my Heart (Best Ensemble). Remains is a play about differing perspectives of what 'the truth is for those involved with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There are good people, bad people, and funny people on all sides of the conflict who we meet through Lailas journal. I am thrilled to launch Mo`olelo boldly with this play," says Ms. Sueko.

Joining Ms. Sueko is local favorite Linda Libby and newcomer Kathryn Venverloh. Ms Libby recently starred in the critically acclaimed Women Who Steal at the San Diego Repertory Theatre and won a Billie Award for her portrayal of Bloody Mary in South Pacific at Lambs Players Theatre. Ms. Venverloh is a graduate of New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts. Since moving to San Diego, she created the role of Claire Worthington in the new play Hypocrisy and has been seen in several staged readings, including Brand and Iphigenia at Aulis directed by Rosina Reynolds.

Remains is directed by Siobhan Sullivan, making her San Diego directorial debut. Originally from Chicago, IL, she is co-founder of Renegade Theatre Company where she directed their productions of Merrily We Roll Along and West Side Story. Rounding out the production staff is lighting designer and Mo`olelo co-founder Kim Palma, scenic designer Robert Dahey, sound designer Paul James Kruse, costume designer Megan Fraher, stage manager Cynthia J Greenberg and assistant director Christiana Fiocco.

Mo`olelo is committed to providing a living wage for its artists and has started by working closely with Actors Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. All three actresses and the stage manager are members of Actors' Equity Association.

About Mo`olelo
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company is a new theatre group in San Diego dedicated to broadening the scope of theatre by telling interesting and lesser known stories about diverse cultures. Its mission is to create new works based on research within various cultures; produce lesser-known works by both master and contemporary playwrights, and educate youth in areas of technical theatre and design.

To learn more about Mo`olelo or to purchase tickets to Remains", visit www.moolelo.net.

Fact Sheet

Who:            Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company
What:            Remains, a world premiere play by Seema Sueko
When:            Opening September 10, and running through October 3, 2004
           Thursday through Saturday, 8pm; Sunday 2pm
Where:           ARK Center for the Performing Arts
           3554 Kettner Blvd
           San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets:         $20 general, discounts for students, seniors, Actors Alliance, Actors Equity
           Group rates available for groups of $15 or more
Reservations:         (619)342-7395 or email tickets@moolelo.net
Media Contact:        Jodi Koskella, Phone: 858-481-1365
Information:         http://www.moolelo.net   
Cast:        Linda Libby (Rancho Bernardo), Seema Sueko (Linda Vista), Kathryn Venverloh (La
     Jolla), Janet Hayatshahi (understudy- Golden Hill)
Playwright:        Seema Sueko (Linda Vista)
Director:         Siobhan Sullivan (Hillcrest)
Scenic Design:     Robert Dahey (North Park)
Lighting Design:     Kim Palma (Long Beach)
Costume Design: Megan Fraher (San Diego)
Stage Manager:     Cynthia J Greenberg (San Diego & Honolulu)
Assistant Director: Christiana Fiocco (San Diego)

Remains - A world premiere play written by Seema Sueko and produced by Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company.

When an American college student is found dead in Tel-Aviv, her mother uses her journal to piece together her daughters journey. A play about a mother, a daughter and their journey through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most performances will be followed by a discussion led by a moderator.

Produced by Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company. Starring Seema Sueko, Linda Libby, and Kathryn Venverloh. Written by Seema Sueko and directed by Siobhan Sullivan.

For more information, visit http://www.moolelo.net

Press Contact:
Jodi Koskella
Phone: 858-481-1365