Sunshine Series

Epic Theatre Ensemble
is proud to have commissioned, developed, and premiered these award-winning new plays
PALACE OF THE END by Judith Thompson
NO CHILD… by Nilaja Sun
BEAUTY ON THE VINE by Zak Berkman,
HANNAH AND MARTIN by Kate Fodor *

We now invite you to a SUNSHINE SERIES reading of a new Epic Commission Co-presented with John Jay College of Criminal Justice

A MORE PERFECT UNION

Two lawyers clerking at the United States Supreme Court have very different backgrounds and opposing political views. When they fall in love their relationship challenges their ethics and careers, as well as threatens to expose a dirty little secret about the Highest Court in our land. This serious comedy about justice, compromise, and what America wears underneath its fancy robes is written by Governor General Award Winner, Vern Thiessen (author of Einstein’s Gift, Apple, Shakespeare’s Will).

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 7pm

THE GERALD W. LYNCH THEATER
at JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
899 Tenth Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, New York, N.Y. 10019

ADMISSION FREE: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
By Email: EpicTheatreCtr@aol.com
By Phone: 212-479-0803

EPIC'S SUNSHINE SERIES is a readings festival of new political plays sponsored by Bill & Kumi Martin, Duane Morris LLP, and Jack Sharkey.

*Hannah and Martin was originated prior to the founding of Epic Theatre Ensemble. Therefore it is not legally/contractually considered a "commission"

More on Epic's Sunshine Series:

With this in mind, Epic Theatre Ensemble commissions and nurtures new socially-minded work by pre-professional, early-career, and well-established writers. Through a comprehensive script development process that includes readings, workshops, and retreats, Epic supports playwrights exploring timeless social, political, and ethical issues by providing extensive artistic resources while simultaneously cultivating a diverse and responsive audience eager to discuss the key themes and questions within each play.

The SUNSHINE SERIES is our flagship new play festival presented each spring and sponsored annually by Bill and Kumi Martin. The Series shines a light on important new political writing and plants the seed for future productions by Epic and other likeminded companies.

Highlights from past festivals include:

• Nilaja Sun's No Child…
  Commissioned by Epic and first developed during our 2005 inaugural Series, this astounding solo-piece about the problems in our public schools received critical acclaim and an extended Off-Broadway run before a commercial transfer and national tour.
• Beauty on the Vine by Zak Berkman
  Also developed during our inaugural Series, this dark fable about the fatal impact of our beauty culture received a successful Off-Broadway run in 2006. The script has been optioned to be turned into a film and will be published by Dramatist Play Services in 2008.
• Palace of the End by Judith Thompson
  Commissioned by Epic and developed during our 2006 Series, this outrageous and haunting exploration of three lives transformed by the wars in Iraq has received rave reviews for its productions in Toronto and Los Angeles. Epic will present the New York Premiere in Spring 2008.