News Release
Award winning Roomies comes to The Guild for one night
October 19, 2016
For immediate release
For immediate release
CHARLOTTETOWN PEI - Diversity has become a hot topic in the theatre world as of late – but it’s nothing new to Hubcity Theatre or playwright Paul David Power. This month, the company brings its production of ROOMIES – a play delving into disability issues – to The Guild in Charlottetown.
Writer and lead actor Paul David Power lives with a physical disability. He recently participated in a two day summit in Stratford, led by the National Arts Centre
”We need to expand our idea of diversity on the Atlantic Theatre scene – and the Atlantic Fringe Festival is an important event to do just that,” says Paul. “Representation of persons with disabilities on our stages and working behind the scenes is important. So is making sure these works all artists are creating are accessible for all audiences – including those living with a physical or mental health issue. That’s why we are thrilled to be bringing ROOMIES to The Guild, a venue that welcomes and supports new works and emerging artists. “
ROOMIES focuses on the friendship of 'David' (played by Paul David Power) and ‘Nick' (played by Steve Ryan), two students with opposing personalities forced to share a dorm room during the late 1960s. The plot follows the development of the two young men’s friendship, addressing issues raised by David's disability, Nick's selfish nature and other stresses put on a friendship.
Hubcity Theatre’s ROOMIES plays at the The Guild, Corner of Richmond and Queen Streets, on October 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are available through The Guild Box Office theguildpei.com/box-office or by calling (902) 620-3333/1 (866) 774-0717.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Paul David Power
Hubcity Theatre
(506) 850-8913
[email protected]
Writer and lead actor Paul David Power lives with a physical disability. He recently participated in a two day summit in Stratford, led by the National Arts Centre
”We need to expand our idea of diversity on the Atlantic Theatre scene – and the Atlantic Fringe Festival is an important event to do just that,” says Paul. “Representation of persons with disabilities on our stages and working behind the scenes is important. So is making sure these works all artists are creating are accessible for all audiences – including those living with a physical or mental health issue. That’s why we are thrilled to be bringing ROOMIES to The Guild, a venue that welcomes and supports new works and emerging artists. “
ROOMIES focuses on the friendship of 'David' (played by Paul David Power) and ‘Nick' (played by Steve Ryan), two students with opposing personalities forced to share a dorm room during the late 1960s. The plot follows the development of the two young men’s friendship, addressing issues raised by David's disability, Nick's selfish nature and other stresses put on a friendship.
Hubcity Theatre’s ROOMIES plays at the The Guild, Corner of Richmond and Queen Streets, on October 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are available through The Guild Box Office theguildpei.com/box-office or by calling (902) 620-3333/1 (866) 774-0717.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Paul David Power
Hubcity Theatre
(506) 850-8913
[email protected]
High Res photos for media use (photo attribution: Wes Perry Photography)
Director Cody Bolton (left) provides notes to actors Steve Ryan (centre) and Paul David Power (right)
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Steve Ryan (Nick) and Paul David Power (David) perform a scene from Roomies
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Steve Ryan (Nick) and Paul David Power (David) perform a scene from Roomies
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Steve Ryan (Nick) and Paul David Power (David) perform a scene from Roomies
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Steve Ryan (Nick) and Paul David Power (David) perform a scene from Roomies
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