SAINT MEL

Saint Mel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS CONTACT: Dustin Loomis
[email protected] / (818) 970-3236

Divergent at The Rose Presents
Saint Mel By Chris Stezin
Directed by Ensemble Member Christopher Lane
June 19 – 27, 2015

Los Angeles (June 19, 2015) – Divergent at The Rose is pleased to announce a workshop of SAINT MEL by Washington D.C. playwright, Chris Stezin, directed by ensemble member Christopher Lane, playing June 19th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 26th, and 27th at The East Theatre at The Complex, 6468 W. Santa Monica Blvd. in the West Hollywood area. Tickets are on sale at www.hff15.org/2168. The press performance is Monday, June 22nd at 8:00 pm.

Saint Mel features Jennifer Mendenhall, Lola Kelly, Dustin Loomis, and Christopher Lane.

Hollywood Fringe Festival Dates:
Friday, June 19, 9:00pm
Saturday, June 20, 7:00pm
Monday, June 22, 8:00pm (Press Performance)
Thursday, June 25, 9:00pm
Friday, June 26, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 27, 9:00pm
Tickets: $12: www.hff15.org/2168.

About the Play
An aging movie star hides out in the hills after his latest public self-immolation. There’s a crazy ex-girlfriend. A badass movie star best friend. A pair of desperate opportunists. And a ferret. … It’s just another night in L.A.

About the Playwright
Chris Stezin is a writer and actor who lives in Northern Virginia. His plays have been produced at Washington D.C.’s Charter Theater, where he served as Associate Artistic Director for ten years, and other D.C. area theaters. He has received commissions from the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, the University of Minnesota, and the Guthrie Theater and has twice been nominated for the Helen Hayes/Charles MacArthur Award for outstanding new play in Washington, D.C. His screenplay Sleeping and Waking, which he adapted from the stage play, was produced by Tontine Films in 2009 and received a limited theatrical release. He is currently the writer in residence at First Draft, a new play development company based in Virginia.

About The Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre Co. dedicates itself to discovering stories that question, illuminate and explore the human condition. We strive to find the most exciting and artful way to present them – and most importantly – we place the audience’s engagement and entertainment center stage.

About Divergent Theatre
Divergent Theatre is committed to producing theatrical productions that shed light on human relationships and cultural issues that are rarely discussed. Divergent’s productions will evoke a dialogue from our audience members. Our goal is to create a bridge between our audience and our productions by means of talkbacks and staged readings.