Lyric is Waiting at the Irish Repertory Theatre

South Ark Stage and kef productions will present the world premiere of Michael Puzzo's dark comic-drama Lyric is Waiting, opening at the Irish Repertory Theatre on 2 Aug 2009, following previews from 30 Jul, and running through to 22 Aug 2009.

Lyric is Waiting: A darkly comic drama that follows a young, passionate couple�s as they struggle to contain their love that will either be their salvation or their untimely destruction. Racing against the dawn, the couple, a sexy Librarian and Bigfoot, survive break-ups, mental breakdowns, a stint with Catholicism, food issues, and an unnatural obsession with a Nirvana song.

Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, Lyric is Waiting will feature Lori Prince (Lyric), Kelly McAndrew (Librarian) and Brit Whittle, with further cast to be announced.

The creative team features set design by Joel Sherry, costumes by Jessica Pabst and, lighting and sound design by Chris Bailey.

Michael Puzzo (Playwright) has been a member of LAByrinth Theater Company since 1997. His play 'The Dirty Talk' is published by Dramatist Play Service and was nominated for an Innovative Theater Award for best script in 2007. His plays 'Guaranteed Second Base,' 'She Talks to Rainbows,' and 'Faster Beats the Furious Heart' have all been part of LAByrinth�s annual Barn Series Festival (Public Theater).

Adam Fitzgerald (Director) is a founding member of kef productions. He is currently the Robert Moss Directing Resident at Playwrights Horizons serving as assistant director to Wilson Milam, Bartlett Sher and Kate Whoriskey on premieres of plays by Nicky Silver ('Three Changes' with Maura Tierney), Craig Lucas ('Prayer for my Enemy' with Victoria Clark, Michelle Pawk and Jonathan Groff) and Christina Anderson ('Inked Baby' with LaChanze).

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