A QUESTION OF MERCY

Genre: Drama, Festival
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Written by David Rabe Directed by Jim Petosa

PTP/NYC, formerly known as The Potomac Theatre Project, in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 24th repertory season, its 4th consecutive in New York, running from July 6 to August 1, 2010 in a limited engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2.

In A Question Of Mercy, David Rabe explores the controversial and emotional issue of euthanasia. Thomas and Anthony are lovers struggling with Anthony’s final, exhausting battle with AIDS. Joined by their friend Susanah and a retired doctor, whose help Thomas has requested, they fashion a heartbreaking friendship as they work through the stages of a plan to relieve Anthony of his illness and his life. The cast includes Alex Cranmer, Paula Langton, Mat Nakitare, Martha Newman and Tim Spears. Jim Petosa’s production of A Question Of Mercy with the Boston Center for American Performance received three 2009 Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award nominations, including Best Production, Best Direction and Best Actress (Paula Langton). Running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission.


About the Company: PTP/NYC
Off-Broadway theatre company Potomac Theatre Project reflects "the nightmares and hoaxes by which we live." The company, which is operated in association with Middlebury College, was founded in 1987 by the artistic triumvirate of Cheryl Faraone, Jim Petosa and Richard Romagnoli. PTP is an outgrowth of The New York Theatre Studio, an Off-Off Broadway company founded by Richard Romagnoli and Cheryl Faraone which produced in Manhattan from 1977-1985. During its 20 seasons (1987-2006) in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, the company produced 75 main stage productions along with numerous new play readings and late night experimental productions.
 
In the summer of 2007, Potomac Theatre Project (now PTP/NYC) returned to New York, continuing to redefine political theatre for the 21st century with an annual month-long repertory season encompassing full productions, readings and a variety of ancillary events.
Preview:   07/06/2010
Open:   07/11/2010
Close:   08/01/2010
 Theater:   Atlantic Stage 2
Address:   330 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011 		Cost:$25
$15 students/seniors or Call: Ticket Central at 212-279-4200
Company: PTP/NYC         Official Web Site: www.potomactheatreproject.org