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Preview: 'The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings' Premiering at the Nancy Marine Studio Theater

Featuring the hit music of such contemporary musicians as OneRepublic, Sara Bareilles, Weezer, Regina Spektor, Plain White T's, Adele and more.

The Students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education present:

THE BEAUTIFUL EMPIRE OF ORDINARY KINGS

The Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s Performance Lab students will present a world premiere performance of The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings, written and directed by the Warner Theatre Director of Education, Isabel Carrington and featuring hit music of popular contemporary artists. Ms. Carrington recently appeared in the lead female role of "Romaine" in the also at the Nancy Marine.

It’s the last summer before a group of long-time childhood friends will go their separate ways into the “real world” of college and careers. But what happens that summer, through an unexpected turn of events, will end up making brave souls out of timid ones and will bring these friends closer than they ever thought possible. A contemporary coming-of-age story with large doses of humor and relevance, The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings will find its way into your heart and stay there forever.

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***Due to mature subject matter, this show is not suitable for very young audiences.***

Performances are:

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Friday, May 18 at 8pm
Saturday, May 19 at 8pm
Sunday, May 20 at 2pm

CAST
Sam........Aubrey Van Allen* / Gloria Antonios**
Aidan.......James Barber
Annie.......Rachel Traub
Eric..........Zach Roberts
Brittany....Alia Miller
Ben..........Ethan Parsons
Liz............Gwen Mileti
Sara.........Isabella Panagakos
Kara.........Emma Seyer

* Friday May 18 & Sunday May 20 performances
**Saturday May 19 performance

Written & Directed by Isabel Carrington
Music Directed by David Anctil
Choreographed by Katie Brunetto

Tickets are an affordable $12.50 (plus preservation fee) for general admission seating and can be purchased by calling the Warner box office at 860-489-7180 or online at www.warnertheatre.org. The performances will be held in the intimate Nancy Marine Studio Theater, which is down the street from the Warner Theatre in Torrington.

The Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s Young Actor’s Series is supported by The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation and The Lufkin Family Foundation

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