Theater Breaking Through Barriers: An Introduction

the world premier of Kate Moira Ryan's Comedy Bass for Picasso Directed by Ike Schambelan

	Bass For Picasso by Kate Moira Ryan (25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, It’s Jewdy’s Show) is a comedy about gay and lesbian life in NYC. Amputee and food writer for The New York Times Francesca Danieli throws a dinner party for her friends recreating recipes from the Alice B. Toklas Cookbook.
	The guest list includes Pilar, her multilingual art detective lover, who has spent time in Guantanamo for visa problems; Bricka Matson, a lesbian widow with a small child and Republican in-laws who are trying to gain custody; Joe, an OB/GYN whose lover is a geographically challenged crystal meth addict; and Kev, a playwright who has recently fallen off the wagon and written a soon-to open Off-Broadway play about all of them. It’s an insanely funny, irreverent 90-minute look at gay and lesbian life in the new millennium.
	Cast: Mary Archbold, Anita Hollander, Felice Neals, Terry Small, Nicholas Viselli Set and Lighting Design – Bert Scott • Costume Design – Christine Field Sound Design – Alden Fulcomer • Fight Director – J. David Brimmer Stage Manager – Kimothy Cruse • Assistant Stage Manager – Brooke Elsinghorst

April 17 – May 23, 2010
Wed & Thu at 7pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sat & Sun at 3pm

The Kirk, Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street, west of Ninth Avenue, NYC

Tickets: $41.25 call 212-279-4200
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RAVES FOR THE SHOW

"Well done. Bass for Picasso shines... clever and irreverent." – EdgeNY

"Theater Breaking Through Barriers' dedication to disabled actors must draw
our applause. Jokes fly." – Time Out New York

"Jokes abound. Director Ike Schambelan keeps the pace popping." – Backstage

"Fun! An able cast." – MusicOMH.com

"Our highest recommendation. A witty style reminiscent of Moss Hart's dinner-party comedies.
Kate Moira Ryan's script is superb. The players are accomplished, both as an ensemble and in their
individual 'star turns.' Ike Schambelan's direction is impeccable." – NY Theater Buying Guide

"Ryan has some extraordinarily politically incorrect situations into her mix
– as well as a slew of one liners. Quite funny!" – Theatermania.com

"The dialogue is of a Woody Allen tartness with a touch of malapropism. 'Bass for Picasso' successfull
and boldy highlights TBTB's mission statement to utilize differently abled performers." – TheaterOnline.com

"Over-the-top AbFab goofiness... very funny." – Broadwayworld.com


(l to r) Nicholas Viselli and Terry Small	(l to r) Felice Neals and Anita Hollander


(l to r) Terry Small and Anita Hollander	(l to r) Mary Theresa Archbold, Terry Small Nicholas Viselli, Felice Neals and Anita Hollander

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