ACTORS THEATRE NEWS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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DOWNTOWN ARENA CONSTRUCTION
Due to construction of the downtown arena at Second and Main, there may be traffic delays. Call 502-584-1205 or check back here for up to date information on any known delays.

From now until the arena opens, the northern parking lane on Main Street between Second and Third will be closed for arena construction.

Currently Third Street between River Road and Main will have a sidewalk and curb lane closed; additonal lane closures on Third Street may occur as construction ensues, however traffic will be rerouted on River Road should this occur. The sidewalk on Second Street between River Road and Main will also be closed. Addtionally there are lane closures are on the north side of Main Street between First and Second, related to utility work. This is currently only causing slight delays during morning rush hour.

GALLERY AT ACTORS
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
Match Games, Jan 8 after 7:30 p.m. performance
Shipwrecked, Feb 5 after 7:30 p.m. performance
Experience Brown-Forman Mainstage Series Opening Nights and join the festivities at Curtain Up with Korbel—a post-show reception with cast and Actors staff. Call the Box Office at 502-584-1205 for performance reservations.

CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTISTS
Match Games, Jan 11 after 2:30 p.m. performance
Rock and Roll: The Reunion Tour, Feb 1 after 2:30 p.m. performance
Shipwrecked, Feb 8 after 2:30 p.m. performance
Enjoy an engaging chat led by our artistic staff—detailed schedule of pre- and post-show conversations is below. Call the Box Office at 502-584-1205 for performance reservations.

SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
Match Games, Jan 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll: The Reunion Tour, Feb 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Shipwrecked, Feb 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Theatrical interpretation in American Sign Language is offered on a selected Tuesday for each production. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For this service, patrons must order tickets no later than two weeks before the sign-interpreted performance. Sign interpretation is offered only if patrons desiring the service are in attendance. Reserve at boxoffice@actorstheatre.org or TDD: 502-371-0956.

GIN AND TOPIC
Match Games, Jan 15 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Rock and Roll: The Reunion Tour, Jan 29 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Shipwrecked, Feb 19 at 7:30 p.m. before 8 p.m. performance
Settle in for pre-show cocktails and conversation with Sean Daniels, Associate Artistic Director at the Mezzanine Bar. Beginning half an hour before the play, Sean will engage in casual conversation and share useful tidbits of information about the show while you enjoy a relaxing beverage at the cash bar, including a special drink inspired by the play. Call the Box Office at 502-584-1205 for performance reservations.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCES
Match Games, Jan 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll: The Reunion Tour, Feb 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Shipwrecked, Feb 15 at 2:30 p.m.
 For patrons with limited vision, a carefully timed narration of onstage action is offered at the first Sunday 2:30 p.m. matinee for each production unless otherwise noted. Audio Description is a service of The Kentucky Center through the generosity of Terry Sales in memory of Stuart M. Sales. Call 502-584-1205 for tickets.

APPRENTICE/INTERN COMPANY TEN-MINUTE PLAYS
Jan 19 at 8 p.m.
The apprentices perform a series of new American ten-minute plays chosen from submissions to National Ten-Minute Play Contest.
27 Ways I Didn’t Say “Hi” to Laurence Fishburn by Jonathan Josephson
3:59 a.m. by Marco Ramirez
508 by Amy Herzog
Craigslist: Last Posts/Last Days by Eric Czuleger
The Curse of the Horned Babby by Lisa Dillman
Edge Play by Brendan Pelsue
Every Day is Tuesday by Jill Snow
Good Girl by Julia Brownell
Roanoke by Michael Lew
What Makes a Man by Rachel Lerner-Ley

Free but tickets required. Contact the Box Office at 502-584-1205 for tickets.

STAFF CHAT
Match Games, Jan 21 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Shipwrecked, Feb 11 at 7 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. performance
Meet an Actors Theatre staff member and hear about their contribution to what you see on stage, in an engaging pre-show chat. Call the Box Office at 502-584-1205 for performance reservations.

ACTORS THEATRE LAUNCHES NEW TICKET DISCOUNTS
Actors Theatre of Louisville is kicking off its 45th season with two low-priced ticket programs. "While Actors Theatre of Louisville serves almost 200,000 people annually, including 28,000 students, we are committed to share the power of live theatre with a broad range of people in this community," comments Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein.  "In order to help those for whom cost can be a barrier to attendance, we are pleased to create our 20 at $20 and $10 Try Us Out Tickets.  Between the two ticket programs we are offering 30,000 new, low-priced tickets to this community."
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ACTORS WINS THEATRE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Actors Theatre and the Humana Festival received the prestigious Achievement in Theatre Award from the National Corporate Theatre Fund on April 14 at a gala in New York City. The award, presented by playwright Theresa Rebeck (Humana Festival 2006 & 2003), was accepted by Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein.
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ACTORS CONGRATULATES WILLIAM MCNULTY
William McNulty, a long-time member of Actors Theatre's resident acting company, was recently named a recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship in the Distinguished Artist category. One of only three fellowships awarded, the fellowship is intended to aid the actor's artistic and professional development, while deepening and enriching the actor's relationship with his home theatre. The award, which is administered by Theatre Communications Group, will allow McNulty to benefit from high-profile training programs to continue his development as both an actor and a teacher.
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PAUL OWEN SALUTE
Paul Owen has been at the very heart of Actors Theatre for thirty-six seasons. He served as set designer for nearly all of the productions since he joined Actors in 1971. In the early days, he also designed costumes and lighting, and over the years has served as friend, mentor and guru to many of us. On April 18 Actors Theatre commemorated Paul’s remarkable and continuing contribution by naming the 44,000 square foot production studio at 9th and Magnolia in his honor.

A number of generous individuals contributed to the Paul Owen Fund to enable this naming opportunity. Thank you! If you would like to make a contribution in honor of Paul Owen’s tenure at Actors Theatre, please contact Christen Boone at 584-1265 ext. 3013 or by email at CBoone@ActorsTheatre.org Paul Owen (far right, white shirt) with the production studio staff
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ACTORS CONTRIBUTES NEW SPACE
TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S FINANCE PARK
Formerly, the Finance Park contained a very general arts section for students to visit and decide their entertainment budget. However, Actors Theatre has recently partnered with Junior Achievement to transform this space into a dynamic theatre display complete with a ticket booth, seats and a mural showing a live performance taking place on stage.

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ACTORS TEXT CLUB
Receive exclusive last-minute ticket deals via text message! To join simply e-mail your name and cell number (including area code) with "Actors Text Club" in the subject line or text "I'm in" to 502-794-7089.

Your privacy is very important—we will never share your cell phone number and will only send text message discount info to you 1-2 times a month.

KEEP(ing) LOUISVILLE WEIRD SINCE 1964
Actors Theatre is a member of Louisville Indepent Business Association (LIBA). The mission of LIBA is to preserve the unique community character of the Metro Louisville area by promoting locally-owned businesses and to educate citizens on the value of shopping locally.

Actors Theatre of Louisville employs about 150 seasoned professionals, attracting to its stages many of the world's most talented theatre artists. Each play is homemade — lovingly produced in Louisville with costumes, scenery and properties seen on stage made by Actors resident staff. We're a local inspiration with one of the best audiences in America.

ACTORSWEAR
ActorsWearSupport Actors Theatre with your purchase of ActorsWear—jackets, polo shirts, fleece vests, toboggans, messenger bag and hooded sweatshirt now available, all with an embroidered Actors Theatre logo.



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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Available in any denomination and packaged in attractive gold folders, Actors Gift Certificates are an open invitation to great entertainment all year long. Matching gift boxes, enclosure cards and bows available. Stop by the box office.

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