“A Couple Of Blaguards” Rollicks into the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix

Arizona Performing Arts production of the wickedly funny and poignant play by Frank and Malachy McCourt set for September 26th
By: Arizona Performing Arts
 
 
Actors Tom Koelbel and Alan Austin
Actors Tom Koelbel and Alan Austin
PHOENIX - June 30, 2015 - PRLog -- The setting may be a pub somewhere in America, but “A Couple of Blaguards” really takes place in the hearts and minds of a couple of Irishmen.

Arizona Performing Arts is presenting the wickedly funny and poignant play by Frank and Malachy McCourt on Saturday, September 26th, at the Irish Cultural Center (ICC) at 1106 N. Central Ave in Phoenix.

The popular play about the lives and misadventures of two Irish brothers was first introduced in 1988. Like the best-selling books by the McCourts, “A Couple of Blaguards” is an autobiographical account of their years growing up in poverty in Ireland and their immigration to America.

According to Executive Producer and Director, Marney Austin, “This show is a true tour de force for the actors who portray 47 characters from their pasts during the show. 'Blaguards' is witty, completely irreverent at times, and is a story about the love of family and overcoming hardship.”

“The McCourts are the epitome of Irish humor. It is such a pleasure to be able to bring this event to the Irish community in Arizona,” adds Mary Moriarty, Operations Manager for the ICC.

Frank McCourt won international acclaim and the Pulitzer Prize in Literature for his memoir, “Angela’s Ashes,” which was later made into a film. Malachy McCourt is well-known for “A Monk Swimming,” his own satirical account of their rough childhoods and later success in New York City.

The upcoming production features film and stage actors Alan Austin as Frank McCourt and Tom Koelbel as Malachy.

Arizona Performing Arts presents stage shows and fundraisers at venues throughout Arizona. Its division, Murder Ink Productions, has been producing interactive murder mysteries and customized team building events for corporations, resorts, and private parties since 1989.

Tickets for “A Couple of Blaguards” are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and are available at www.arizonaperformingarts.com. The show starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6 pm. Space is limited. For more information and large group discounts, call (480) 967-6800.

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