Former presidential candidate Sen. Mike Gravel, Congressman Tom Davis and Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille among others to appear in the DC Premiere of Farragut North.
Alexandria, VA – September 17, 2010 — This is not George Clooney’s big screen production, but Alexandria’s truly bi-partisan Port City Playhouse’s stage production of Farragut North by Beau Willimon Directed by former Fairfax County RNC Chair Eddie Page.
Set in the days leading up to a Democratic caucus battle in Iowa, Farragut North centers on Stephen Bellamy, a smart young press secretary for a presidential candidate, whose internal conflict between ambition and loyalty has serious consequences. The Port City Playhouse production marks the Washington area premiere of Beau Willimon’s intense drama about high-pressure political campaigns and their effects on the people involved.
Featured VIP’s to cameo in the role of bar tender include:
9/17 (OPENING NIGHT): Former Congressman Tom Davis
9/18: Former U.S. Senator from Alaska Mike Gravel (2008 Candidate for U.S. President)
9/24: Alexandria City Councilman Frank Fannon
9/25: Lonnie Rich (Local Politician and Clinton Fundraiser)
10/1: City of Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille
Opening night is Friday, September 17, with further performances on Saturday, September 18, Friday and Saturday, September 24-25 and October 1-2; Tuesday, September 28; and Sunday, September 26 and October 3. The Friday, Saturday and Tuesday shows begin at 8:00 PM, and the Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Port City Playhouse performs at the Lee Center for the Performing Arts, 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
Port City Playhouse’s mission is to produce top-quality thought-provoking plays within a diverse community that are either outside of the usual community theatre repertoire or are of significant historical or human importance. Port City is a non profit all volunteer theatre.
Information & Reservations: 703-838-2880 – www.portcityplayhouse.com – portcityinfo@aol.com
Press contact or to arrange a performance day interview with one of the VIP’s: Cal Whitehurst – 703-549-0255 – calvert.whitehurst@gmail.com
http://www.telgo.com/pcp/On_Stage.html#Farragut_North
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHjnzVPHNtA
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