Powerful Way Downriver: William Faulkner's 'Old Man' Packs An Emotional Punch

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - March 16, 2016 - PRLog -- to this gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Adapted by Edward Morgan from the William Faulkner short story, "Old Man," WAY DOWNRIVER reveals an unlikely pair of souls who are bound together by the forces of nature. With honesty and humor, they struggle to overcome their fears and prejudice in order to survive their harrowing experience. You won't want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere.

David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Geno Carr,* Benjamin Cole, Sara Fetgatter, Robert Grossman,* John Herzog,* and Max Macke. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matt Novotny (Light Design), Alina Bokovikova (Costume Design), Melanie Chen (Sound Design), Andrea Gutierrez (Prop Design), Cindy Rumley* is the Stage Manager.

WAY DOWNRIVER previews begin Wednesday, April 13. Opening Night on Saturday, April 16, at 8pm includes a post-show reception. There will be a special talkback on Friday, April 22, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm, through May 5, 2016  (See Schedule below.) North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste D, Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Tickets: Previews- $39; Week Nights - $46; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat.- $50; Sat. Mat. & Sun. Night - $43. Seniors, Students, Military - $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

For background information and photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

Busy director David Ellenstein and his talented cast are available for interviews by phone, in person, and in- studio.  For more information and to arrange interviews or press tickets, please contact Nancy Richards at nancy@northcoastrep.org, or 917-873-6389 cell. *Edward Morgan will be in town and available for interviews

FACT SHEET

WHAT:          NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE presents

         WAY DOWNRIVER; William Faulkner's 'Old Man'

         Adapted by Edward Morgan

         Directed by David Ellenstein

CAST:          Richard Baird,* Geno Carr*, Benjamin Cole, Sara Fetgatter,* Robert Grossman,* John Herzog,* and Max Macke

WHERE:          North Coast Repertory Theatre

         987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste.  D

         Solana Beach, CA 92075

SCHEDULE*: Previews: April 13-15, 2016

         Opens: April 16, 2016, at 8 pm

         Closes:  May 8, 2016

         Wed. @ 7pm, Thurs-Sat @ 8PM; Sat & Sun @ 2PM, Sun @ 7pm

         Talkback with cast & director: Friday, April 22, 2016

PRICES:          Previews          $39.00

         Week Nights          $46.00

         Sat. Matinees & Sunday Nights          $43.00

         Sat. Nights & Sunday Matinees          $50.00

DISCOUNTS:     Seniors, Students, Military $3.00 off admission

BOX OFFICE    (858) 481-1055 or www.northcoastrep.org