Murrows Boys April 27, 2011

Irondale Ensemble presents Murrows Boys

Just once in a while let us exalt the importance of ideas and information.
- Edward R. Murrow

What: Murrows Boys, an original work celebrating pioneer Edward R. Murrow, his fearless team of journalists and how their outstanding broadcasting work compares to communications in current times.

Who: Irondale Ensemble, Director: Jim Niesen, Scenic Design by Ken Rothchild, Lighting Design by Randy Glickman (Igleu), Production Stage Mgr.: Maria Knapp, Performers: Scarlet Maressa Rivera, Michael-David Gordon, Terry Greiss, Patrina Murray, Kate Garfield and other cast members TBA.

When: Performance Schedule– First Preview April 27, May 6th – May 28th, 8pm, Student Matinees April 27 & 28 at 11am

“I’m standing on a rooftop looking out over London.” With these words Edward R. Murrow and the daring band of journalists he gathered made broadcast history during the Blitz. Murrow and the “boys” (which included one girl) literally created the field of broadcast journalism by bringing the story of WW II home to Americans. The Irondale Ensemble’s new devised theater piece uses the words and deeds of these intrepid reporters to investigate the questions: Is news important today, where do we get it and why should it matter? This is the Edward R. Murrow before “Goodnight and Good Luck” – before the historic showdown with Joseph McCarthy.

This is the story of Murrow, Shirer, Collingwood, Sevareid, Hottelet, Smith and others like them for whom the need to get intelligent information and analysis of world events was not just a career, it was an adventure.

“The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.” – Edward R. Murrow

This original work by the Irondale Ensemble explores the effectiveness and validity of communication methods today by telling a victorious story of the past. Not to be missed by anyone concerned about the ever changing face of media communications.

About Irondale
Irondale was created by Jim Niesen, Terry Greiss and Barbara Mackenzie-Wood, in 1983. Through the power of the ensemble process, Irondale creates and presents theater, performance, and education programs that challenge traditional assumptions about art, and help us to better understand today's world. The Irondale Center is the company’s theater, laboratory, and classroom. It is also home for ensemble artists of all disciplines and cultures.

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