The Gentleman, woodcut
by Hans Holbein, c. 1526
The Edge of the Universe Players 2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 27, 2013
CONTACT: Emily Love Morrison, [email protected]
202-299-0262
The Summoning of Everyman
Medieval Stage Play Recognized as Masterpiece Coming
November 1
Edge of the Universe Players 2 Brings Emotional, Hilarious, and Thoughtprovoking 15th Century Script Back to Life
Performances: November 1-24
Washington, DC During four weekends in November, The Summoning of Everyman will appear
in downtown Washington. D.C.-area director Stephen Jarrett, who has also worked in New York
City and Europe, will direct Everyman, an early English play featuring Death, God, Everyman,
and many others. Though the characters are allegorical, they are also believable and--in some
cases—strongly emotional. The language of the text is easy to understand even if it’s 500 years
old. Alongside the serious theme, comedy is an important and effective aspect of the play. Jarrett
intends to portray a medieval troupe arriving, unpacking, preparing for, and of course enacting
the play. Jarrett also plans interludes of music and dance. Joe Brack of Washington is cast in the
lead role of Everyman.
The Edge of the Universe Players 2 Inc. wanted to bring Everyman to Washington because the
play raises important questions about society and the individual. Despite major changes in
society, this play demonstrates that some problems of human existence are the same now as they
were 500 years ago.
What:
The Summoning of Everyman, a medieval stage play
Where:
● Melton Rehearsal Hall, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
● METRO: Yellow or Green line to Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter or Red,
Yellow, or Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown
● Parking and METROBUS information can be found here. The D St. and 7th St.
garages may be closed during our first weekend.
When:
From November 1 to November 24. A full schedule can be found here.
Ticket
price:
$15
To buy
tickets:
Please visit universeplayers2.tix.com
Photos:
High-resolution publicity photos coming soon
Press
Contact:
Emily Love Morrison, [email protected], 202-299-0262
Online
Info. :
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Media:
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Please visit us on Facebook and on Twitter @UniversePlayers for updates about the
play.
About the Director
Stephen Jarrett directed a touring version of Everyman with the U.S. Army in Germany. He
has also directed extensively in the Washington area and in New York City, with The American
Century Theatre, Source Theatre Company, Equity Library Theatre, and others. He has directed
opera and comedy sketch in addition to drama.
About The Company
The Edge of the Universe Players 2 intends to produce at least one play with serious meanings
annually. The company is dedicated to the belief that theatre can be entertaining and at the same
time deliver important themes. Productions will focus on human concerns that are valid in many
cultures and eras. The subjects may include individual liberty, family, power, religion, and death.
The company intends to offer startling and thoughtful shows over the coming years.
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