The Bridge Club May 5, 2012

THE BRIDGE CLUB West Coast Premiere at Deaf West Theatre

Richard Raskind’s “The Bridge Club” directed by Mike Sabatino, produced by Simon Productions, will have its West Coast Premiere Friday, April 20 through Sunday, May 13 at the Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood.

Set on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, a despairing man parks his car and considers the waters below, only to find a mouthy, opinionated young woman already on the edge. These two discover ‘what if anything’ is worth living for. This art imitates life story offers suspense, mystery, and a surprising touch of humor.

Cast features Christopher Franciosa, Shelly Kurtz, Nancy Dobbs Owen, Vesna Tolomanoska, and Andrew Villarreal.

Playwright Richard Raskind wrote for over thirty television shows and contributed famous episodes for such shows as Family Ties, Coach, Hart to Hart, E.R., and many others.

“The Bridge Club” debuted at Society Hill Playhouse in Philadelphia May 2011, where it garnered uniformly enthusiastic reviews including a “Critic’s Choice” from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Opening Weekend Shows are Friday, April 20 at 8pm, Saturday, April 21 at 2:30pm, Saturday, April 21 at 8pm, and Sunday, April 22, at 2:30pm. All opening weekend shows offer a Talkback with playwright Richard Raskind after the play. Tickets for opening night are $34. Tickets for all other performances are $25.

An Opening Weekend Gala Package (April 20,21, & 22) is available for a ticket add-on of $25 offering a pre-play dinner reception with drinks beginning one hour prior to curtain, and an opportunity to meet and mingle with playwright, Richard Raskind.

All other performances, April 27 through May 13, run Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm and at 7:00pm, with general admission tickets available for $25.

Tickets/information: (323) 960-7711 or www.plays411.com/bridgeclub

Official Website: http://www.plays411.com/bridgeclub