Bloody Bess April 20, 2010

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College announces its Spring 2010 Season at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC, presenting three series: The Art of Justice, which integrates the arts and issues on justice; Great Music for a Great City, unique explorations of classical music; and Familytime!, bringing the arts to the next generation. The Theater also presents special events this season: "The Legacy of Shoah Concert and Film Festival "(the American premieres of four documentaries) and "Zombie", featuring a special talkback with author Joyce Carol Oates on February 12, 2010.

Bloody Bess
Conceived by Stuart Gordon
Written by William J. Norris and John Ostrander
Directed by Kathryn Wylie-Marques
Presented by John Jay’s Department of Communication and Theatre Arts
The Art of Justice Series
Tuesday, April 20 – Friday, April 23 at 7pm; Wednesday, April 21 and Saturday, April 24 at 2pm
"Bloody Bess" is the swashbuckling tale of Elizabeth Presberty, daughter to the governor of the island of Tobago, and her transformation into the avenging pirate captain, Bloody Bess. This melodramatic thriller is sure to please with its larger than life characters, action-packed fight scenes, hairpin plot reversals, and sizzling feminist overtones.
Tickets $10 (Students $5)
For tickets, call the Communication and Theater Arts department at 212-237-8363.

Official Website: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater.php