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Post No Bills

POST NO BILLS
by MANDO ALVARADO

RAVE REVIEWS FOR POST NO BILLS!

“Constantly engages… compelling.” -Theatermania

“Meaningful and Beautiful.” -Talk Entertainment

“Nuanced performances from all four actors.” -Variety

“Charming music… moving.” -The New Yorker

“Superb. The dialogue is sharp and knowing.” -NYTHEATRE.com
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	POST NO BILLS written by Mando Alvarado directed by Michael Ray Escamilla November 11 – December 13, 2009 Wed-Sat at 8PM Sun at 3PM Mon at 8PM Note: There will be no show Wed, November 25th or Thurs, November 26th.

Fleeing the Texas border town where she grew up, Reyna arrives alone in the Big City. Esteban, an over-the-hill Tex Mex guitar player, takes her under his wing. She learns that love is violent, friendship is painful, and the truest music comes from the depths of your soul. Post No Bills is a funny, poignant glimpse at the people we pass by every day.

Please be aware that there is no late seating. The performance will run approximately 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.

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MUSIC VIDEO featuring TEDDY CAÑEZ!

MUSIC VIDEO featuring WADE ALLAIN-MARCUS!

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	FEATURING: (clockwise from top) Wade Allain-Marcus Teddy Cañez Audrey Esparza John-Martin Green

MEET THE TEAM:

Mando Alvarado (Playwright) is a writer and an actor from South Texas. His childhood consisted of a loss of a father, Reaganomics, Football, A maniacal Drama Teacher, MTV, Drug addicted Step-Father and BBQ Brisket. He met Michael in Jr High. They started working on Record mimes together and now, here they are. Their film, CRUZANDO, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Michael Ray Escamilla has was won praise and accolades and has screened at such notable festivals as HBO New York International Latino Film Festival, Newport Beach International Film Festival, London Latino International Film Festival and Marfa Film Festival. He is a member of INTAR’s Hispanic Playwright in Residence Laboratory. His plays have received developmental support from The Kennedy Center, Rattlestick Playwright’s Theater, INTAR, The Lark, Mixed Company, Sonnet Rep, Theater Alliance, Woolly Mammoth Theater, and the Round House Theater. His play Throat was developed at The Field ArtWard Bound Residency Program. Throat was produced by Allison Prouty in February 2006 at the 45th St Theater. It went on a three-city tour in the spring of 2007 to DC, McAllen, TX, and Minneapolis, MN and had its closing run at INTAR Studio Theater in the spring of 2009. He is currently developing Basilica with Rattlestick Playwright’s theater and is slated for their 2010 – 2011 season.

Michael Ray Escamilla (Director) has worked in theaters such as Lincoln Center Theater, The Public Theater, Labyrinth Theater Company, Second Stage Theater, Classic Stage Company, Theater for a New Audience, Cherry Lane Theater, Soho Repertory Theater, INTAR, P.S. 122, Lucille Lortel, ATL (Humana Festival), and Woolly Mammoth Theater. He has collaborated with Mando Alvarado since they were kids and has directed many of his plays including THROAT, which had a successful run at INTAR this past spring. Michael and Mando also co-wrote/co-directed CRUZANDO, their first feature film, which has been selected for several film festivals this year and won Mexico International Film Festival’s Silver Palm Award (the award is given to films that demonstrate standout filmmaking), Best Foreign Film by the Seattle True Independent Film Festival, and Best Narrative Award from Athens International Film Festival. Cruzando is set for release in 2010. He is the recipient of the OBIE Award, Helen Hayes Award, and Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor Award (SA Film Festival). This is Michael’s first time working with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and is excited to have had the opportunity to work with such a talented team.

Assistant Director: Krystal Banzon

Sets by Raul Abrego, Costumes by Ren LaDassor, Lighting by Joel Moritz, Sound by Eric Shim, Props by Eugenia Furneaux-Arends
Music Director: Randall Eng, Musician: Sandra Rubio

Production Stage Manager: Melissa Mae Gregus

Rattlestick is proud to continue our 15th Anniversary Season with Post No Bills. Our diverse, critically acclaimed 14th Season featured premieres from Craig Wright, Stephen Belber, Sheila Callaghan. Most recently, we produced Lucy Thurber’s, Killers and Other Family, Jessica Dickey’s acclaimed play, The Amish Project and Daniel Talbott’s hit show, Slipping.

Our 2009/2010 Season will continue with two bold world premieres by Craig Wright and Annie Baker. Be sure to join us again as we continue into another exciting season with America’s most engaging young playwrights! Find out MORE about our season Here!

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