News Release From. . .

YOUR THEATRE, INC.

136 Rivet St., New Bedford MA 02744-1814

Telephone: 508 993 0772

Fax: 508 993 1396

For information contact:

Edward J. Maguire, Publicity Manager

E-mail: ytinc@verizon.net

YTI Announces Cast for March Comedy

“Visiting Mr. Green”

NEW BEDFORD, MA --- Two Southeastern Massachusetts actors have been cast in Your Theatre, Inc.’s upcoming production of Jeff Baron’s compassionate and touching comedy Visiting Mr. Green. The actors are Roger H. Allen of New Bedford and Wade Martin of Berkley.

Cynthia J. Messier of Fairhaven will direct with Elena Murphy of Wareham stage managing the production. The play, fourth of YTI”s 61^st main season, is scheduled to run March 5 – 15.

The play, an off-Broadway hit and one of the most widely performed plays around the world, tells the story of young executive who nearly runs over octogenarian Mr. Green. The judge's sentence requires he visit the retired dry cleaner once a week for six months. What starts out as a humorous battle between cantankerousness and impatience grows into a moving story about friendship, honesty and caring.

Visiting Mr. Green is a poignant, at times hilarious, and heartwarming portrayal of the collision of two men – one a devout Jewish widower, the other a young hot-shot corporate executive – each of whom harbor painful secrets.

"A cannily crafted comedy-melodrama about friendship, family, open-mindedness and forgiveness ...a feel-good winner." -- New York Newsday. "As Mr. Green might have said, 'What's not to like?' “-- The Boston Globe. “Crisp and gently winning.” --The New York Times.

Ticket and other information about the production is available by calling the YTI box office at 508-993-0772 or e-mailing your request to ytinc@verizon.net.

The theatre is located at 136 Rivet St. (corner of County St.), New Bedford, in the auditorium of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.

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