Orlando Shakespeare Theater and the Holocaust Center Present 'The Best of Enemies'

ORLANDO, Fla. - Oct. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- WHAT
The Best of Enemies
By Mark St. Germain| Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson
In partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida through the generosity of Valerie & Jim Shapiro

SUMMARY
The Best of Enemies is a true story about the relationship between C.P. Ellis, a Grand Cyclops of the KKK, and Ann Atwater, an African-American civil rights activist, during the 1971 court-ordered desegregation of the Durham, North Carolina schools. Forced to co-lead a steering committee that represents all community viewpoints, Atwater and Ellis must face each other, and in doing so, are forced to face the best and worst in themselves.

WHEN
October 15 - November 16, 2014
Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Goldman Theater
John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

CAST
Bill Riddick.......Corey Allen
Ann Atwater.....Avis-Marie Barnes
C.P. Ellis..........Richard B. Watson
Mary Ellis.........Anna Carol

CREATIVE TEAM
Director.....................Mark Routhier
Scenic Designer.......Bob Phillips
Costume Designer...Kristina Tollefson
Lighting Designer.....Kevin Griffin
Sound Designer.......George Hamrah
Video/Projection.......DesignerAndrew Mulkey

TICKET INFORMATION
Prices
Preview Performances and Senior Matinees – $10, $17, $22
All other performances – $20, $35, $45

Discounts
Group Sales: Up to 20% off for groups of 10+
Students: $10 off advanced purchase w/ valid student ID
Student Rush: $12 - 30 minutes prior to show w/ valid student ID
Military/Student Price: $10 off single ticket prices

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS
Preview Dates: October 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Date: October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Matinees: October 22 & 29 at 2:00 p.m.; November 5 & 12 at 2:00 p.m.
$20 Under 30: October 24 at 7:30 p.m.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY & PRE-SHOW CHAT - Friday, October 17
Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to mingle with members of the audience and enjoy free appetizers from Rogue Pub and dessert bites from Raphsodic Bakery. Join us in the Patron's Room at 6:45 p.m. for a brief, informative discussion about the creative process with Director Mark Routhier, the Holocaust Center's Resource Teacher Mitch Bloomer, and members of the artistic team. The party begins at 6:15 p.m. and is free to all opening night ticket holders. No RSVP necessary.

SUNDAY TALK BACK - Sunday, October 26
Stay after the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance for an informal Q&A with the cast and members of the design team.

SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE - Sunday, October 26
A special performance of The Best of Enemies, sponsored by Solomon F. Schick & Associates and Orlando Hard Rock Café, will take place on October 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., with all proceeds benefitting the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida. This ticketed event includes a pre-show reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. and a special introduction by Ms. Pamela Woodley, whose mother was a community and civil rights activist, and among the first to join the 1962 lawsuit to desegregate Orange County Public Schools. General admission tickets ($100) can be reserved by calling (407) 447-1700 or purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org.

Single tickets to The Best of Enemies are available by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center.

The Best of Enemies is presented in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida through the generosity of Valerie and Jim Shapiro.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host ofwww.power2give.org/centralflorida, and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.