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Where
there's Smoke... there's theater!
(AUG 22) Ron Scott Stevens, Chairman of the New York State Athletic
Commission who oversees boxing in the state, has been involved in the
sport of professional boxing for 30 years as a promoter, matchmaker,
editor and ring announcer. Appointed by Governor George Pataki on June
10, 2003, he was recently re-appointed for another three-year term.
But Stevens has another very unique passion. He is a playwright. On
September 7, 2006, his latest endeavor, “Cherry’s Patch,” will premiere
at the Soho Playhouse, located at 15 Vandam Street, in New York City.
The play will run through September 17 in a limited engagement.
“Cherry’s Patch” is a story of a heroic Captain in the New York City
Fire Department whose death may have been caused by a cowardly
lieutenant. The firefighters decide to deal out justice themselves in
this strong and gripping play.
The drama unfolds just prior to 9/11 as all the company members go on an
emotional journey that takes them to the doorstep of the tragedy at the
World Trade Center. Although the tale is fictional, the play is steeped
in factual events that took place in New York City over the last decade.
A native of New York City, Stevens, 59, has been writing plays for more
than 20 years. “Cherry’s Patch” is his fourth play, and he has already
begun work on his next drama, “The Cutting Den.” Ron has lived in
Brooklyn Heights for the last 25 years.
“Boxing is theatre in its purest form,” says Stevens. “The ring
approximates the stage and the audience can become captivated as the
events evolve until they reach their conclusion.”
Ron studied playwriting with Dick Longchamps, and acting with a variety
of teachers including Herbert Bergoff, Uta Hagen, William Hickey, Steve
Strimpell and Jess Osuna. He is a graduate of Hofstra University where
he received a BA in English in 1969. He also attended The John Marshall
Law School in Chicago.
Tickets are priced at $25 and $50, and are available by calling
212-691-1555, or at www.sohoplayhouse.com.
Contact: John Cirillo, 212 972-5337, johnnycigarpr@aol.com |
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