GARLAND CIVIC THEATRE TO PRESENT “THE MAN WITH BOGART’S FACE”

Garland, Texas, January 05, 2016 — Garland Civic Theatre will continue its 48th season with a production of “The Man With Bogart’s Face” by Andrew J. Fenady. Performances will be at the small theatre of the Granville Arts Center, 300 North 5th Street in downtown Garland. The production will run Fridays and Saturdays, January 22 – February 13, 2016 with an additional Thursday performance on January 21 and Sunday performances on January 24 and 31. Call the Arts Center Box Office at 972-205-2790 for tickets or order them online at www.garlandartsboxoffice.com. All tickets are $22 which includes service fee. There are discounts available for KERA members and groups of 10 or more. Note that Thursday performances are at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday evenings are at 8:00 PM, and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM.

There’s a plot full of twists and turns, intrigue, greed and deadly danger, but why spill the beans? It seems enough to say “The Man With Bogart’s Face” has its heart rooted in the heritage of good old movies.” (Robert Sternberg) “The Man With Bogart’s Face” is a loving tribute to the genre of hard-boiled detectives of the 1940s and the Hollywood movies that glorified their derring-do. Fenady obviously has a strong affection for those tough private eyes and gorgeous women who both plagued and pursued them.” (The Hollywood Reporter) Variety called Fenady’s original book “a fast-moving story, with action and staccato dialog that literally brings Bogart to life.” Now Fenady brings his action to the stage in an utterly unique way that is entertaining, hilarious and suspenseful. The cast includes Andrew MacDonald as Sam Marlow, Catherine Christenson as Duchess, Marilyn Twyman as Mother, Kristen Powell as Elsa Borsht, Tucker Souther as Sgt. Horace Hacksaw, Zane Rivas as Mustafa Hakim, Evan Figg as Wolf Zindermeuf, Bart Cowser as Mr. Zebra, Stephen Bouldin as Lt. Marion Bumbera, Wen-Chieh Chi as Cynthia Ashley, Robert Long as Commodore Alexander Anastas, Bridget Lynch as Gena Anastas, and Alfred Ramirez as Petey Cane. Several cast members play additional roles. Josh Hensley is directing this production and Ryan Matthieu Smith is designing the costumes.

Season sponsors include Garland Cultural Arts Commission and The Dallas Morning News. Underwriters include Linda Braga and Garland Power and Light. Visit the GCT website at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information.