Essential Theatre presents “Darker Face of the Earth” by Rita Dove, directed by Betty Hart, opening night reception with Pulitzer Prize Winner, Former U.S. Poet Laureate, playwright Rita Dove.
Regional Premiere – This stunning tragic drama takes the ancient Greek legend of Oedipus and re-imagines it on a slave plantation in the American South.
Ms. Dove’s books will be available before the performance and during intermission for sale by A Cappella Books. Ms. Dove will be available after the performance for a book signing.
July 8th, 2010
VIP Reception 7 pm
Performance 8 pm
Essential Theatre @ Actors Express
887 W. Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Tickets ~ $28 per person in advance/$30 at the door for the VIP Reception
$18 General Admission in advance $20 at the door.
Box Office: http://EssentialTheatre.tix.com/ or call 800.595.4849