Is He Dead? April 28, 2009

The West Coast premiere of a newly discovered comedy by Mark Twain that remained unpublished and unproduced for over 100 years until it was discovered in a file cabinet drawer! "Is He Dead?" is a sly and hilarious critique of the art world. When a struggling artist stages his own death in order to drive up the price of his paintings, all sorts of crazy complications ensue. Twain pokes his signature, mischievous fun at everyone involved - and asks daring questions about fame, greed and the value of art.

"A ripely enjoyable confection… an elaborate madcap comedy that registers high on the mirthmeter and reaches especially giddy comic heights," - Daily Variety.

"Is He Dead?" runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, May 1 through May 24. Preview performances take place on Tuesday, April 28; Wednesday, April 29; and Thursday, April 30 at 8 pm. International City Theatre is located in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. For reservations and information, call the ICT Box Office at (562) 436-4610 or go to www.ictlongbeach.org.

Official Website: http://www.ictlongbeach.org