THEATER 49: Metro

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Open-Door Playhouse is proud to announce the opening of METRO, a theatrical audio play starring Justice Davis and Erik Kwasnjuk. The play was written by Cris Eli Blak and directed by Gary Lee Reed.

METRO’s Backstory: Our story takes place in the most foreign of lands, a place that only the bravest of the brave go; where courageous adventurers must put plenty of thought into going. Yes, as you may have suspected, our story takes place in New York City - - the wild concrete jungle

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METRO’s Writer, Cris Eli Blak, an award-winning and international producer and playwright, has produced, performed, and published works from around the world. He continues to create works that reflect the world that we live in with all of its different and diverse colors, creeds, and cultures.

METRO’s Director, Gary Lee Reed, prior to COVID-19, directed the Gore Vidal play, The Best Man at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood, and also the critically acclaimed All My Sons for the Theatre Planners. Other Theatre Planners directing credits include The Andersonville Trial (Grove theatre Burbank); And the World Goes Round (NOHO Arts center); The Story of Alice (Matrix); and Villa Thrilla (Atwater Village). As an artistic director of actors, he co-oped and directed Godspell; Most Happy Fella; Soldiers Song; Lights; Woman in Black; and To Kill a Mockingbird.

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