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THE AMISH PROJECTExplore what compassion and kindness can truly meanby Jessica Dickey Special Performances: “Pay What You Can” Night Sunday 4/14 @ 8pm Wednesday Matinee Twilight Shows
Sarasota Herald-Tribune preview by Jay Handelman Tampa Bay Times preview by John Fleming The Tampa Tribune preview by Kathy L. Greenberg Read the Reviews - Click Below: “THE AMISH PROJECT is Powerful Theater…exactly the sort of play the theater should be doing in our troubled times… Uncanny…a theatrical jewel…Katherine Michelle Tanner gives an awesome performance [in this] powerful, upsetting but ultimately thoughtful production at American Stage...Tanner's fluency in going from one character to the next is breathtaking [on] Greg Bierce's inspired set design.” -John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times “Thrilling…the play triumphs in the face of a tragic school massacre…Katherine Michelle Tanner [is] luminous…With Tanner as our guide, all sorts of improbabilities become possible.” –Mark E. Leib, Creative Loafing “We, in the Bay area, are so very fortunate to have such a stimulating, ambitious, and innovative, First Class, Professional Regional Theatre, as the American Stage Theatre Company in St. Petersburg. Other cities could only hope to have as diverse a venue, with extraordinary programming and production values, as "our" little gem. "Bravo!", to Artistic Director Todd Olson…Mr. Bierce's brilliant use of 10 doors with clear lucite panels, is used as chalk boards, allowing the audience to see through them…Katherine Michelle Tanner's performance is simply, captivating. She transforms magically into each character, without a moment of hesitation. This is true artistry, of a multi-talented, stage veteran. Miss. Tanner gives a riveting, unforgettable performance, unlike any I have seen in years. "The Amish Project", is a showcase for the masterful skills of director Todd Olson. Mr Olson's vision, insight, and obvious passion for this piece, makes it spellbinding! ~ BRAVO! Congratulations! This is a 5 star production. Do Not Miss It! YOU won't forgive yourself!” -Jimmy Ferraro, BroadwayWorld.com “Inspiring…powerful…thought-provoking and moving…a highly engaging play performed with great detail, sweetness and humanity by Tanner, and directed by Todd Olson…Tanner disappears into each character…filling you with a sense of hope that life could eventually get better.” -Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune What the Patrons are saying: “Leaves you breathless. It happens very rarely. But there are times when you leave a theater fervently hoping no one will try to engage you in small talk and break the spell that has just been so magically cast. This certainly was the case as I left The Amish Project” -Chicago Sun-Times “Unique, uplifting, and unforgettable. YOU should see it!" -Chicago Theater Beat "Extraordinary....compelling…the play is also a remarkable piece of writing." "The Amish Project is thought-provoking, compelling theatre..." -nytheatre.com October 2, 2006 was a day that shocked the world when an Amish community in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania displayed unprecedented forgiveness and compassion. The Amish Project, a sensation at the New York International Fringe Festival, is an unforgettable tour-de-force about the mystical world of the Amish and the ultimate limits of forgiveness. Click here to watch Katherine Michelle Tanner and Todd Olson discuss THE AMISH PROJECT, the healing nature of forgiveness, and the logistics of playing 7 different characters on Studio 10! TALK BACKS & COMMUNITY FORUM (For full bios of the guest speakers please click here) We have put together 5 talkbacks and 1 community forum on issues related to THE AMISH PROJECT including, but not limited to, violence, mental health and the Amish culture. Talk backs will begin immediately following the play on the following dates:Friday, April 12 Opening night; performance at 8pm, talkback to immediately follow performance PAUL RUNYON (Moderator) - Executive Director, Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc. PAMELA HAIGH - Clerk of ProNica HERB HAIGH - ProNica Board Member Tuesday, April 16 Performance at 8pm, talkback to immediately follow performance LINDA A. OSMUNDSON (Moderator) - Executive Director, CASA STACIE BLAKE - Executive Director, Community Tampa Bay Wednesday, April 24 Performance at 8pm, talkback to immediately follow performance KILEY TOLLBERG (Moderator) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist EDIE DALY AVP - Facilitator at Coleman Prison Wednesday, May 1 Performance at 8pm, talkback to immediately follow performance KILEY TOLLBERG (Moderator) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist TODD OLSON - Director/Sound Designer, THE AMISH PROJECT Wednesday, May 8 Performance at 8pm, talkback to immediately follow performance ELIZABETH GELMAN - Executive Director, Florida Holocaust Museum COMMUNITY FORUM PANELISTS Sunday, May 5Performance at 3pm, talkback to immediately follow performance (approximately 4:15). The Community Forum is open to the public. Donations will be collected to support our Community Partner, CASA, and their work to prevent violence. SERGEANT STEVEN FIELDS - Pinellas County Schools Police Department BETH LEWIS - Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida Board Certified Clinical Supervisor KELLY MCBRIDE - Poynter Institute - Senior Faculty, Ethics, Reporting and Writing LINDA A. OSMUNDSON - Executive Director, CASA Mainstage Series produced by: Raymond James American Stage Theatre announces updated Performance Dates, Times and Ticket pricing for our 2012.2013 season: 2012-2013 Performance Pricing: Additional Information We want to fill our house! American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, You play the most important role.
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