"Living in Virtual Paradise" by Franka Fiala, at Theater For The New City 6 Nov 2003

Sat 18 Oct 2003 "Living in Virtual Paradise" by Franka Fiala, at Theater For The New City 6 Nov 2003 Living in Virtual Paradise by Franka Fiala, opens at Theater For The New City from 6 to 23 Nov 2003. The play (An Equity Showcase) is a multi-media work told with computer animation, video, music and live actors. The cast includes Robert Appleton, D. Michael Berkowitz*, India Brown, Tamara Cupic, Dulci Ellenberger, Orran Farmer, Fabian Gonzalez, Connie Grecco*, Benjamin Marcantoni, Dana McDonald, Carol Mennie*, Ed Morrone, Clara Ruf Maldonado, Jacob Shalov, Osa Wallander.(denotes member of Actors' Equity.) It is Directed by Franka Fiala. The town of Paradise, on the planet of Humanita, is the most wonderful place in the world to live, or so the residents are told. But things take an unpleasant turn when their power-hungry leader whips the people into a frenzy by warning them of a dangerous threat without telling them what it is. Within days, friends and families are reporting on each other and no one is safe. Sound familiar? A multi-media work told with computer animation, video, music and live actors.