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Now through August 24, the stageplay, "HANDLER" will run Thurs-Sun at The Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. Written by Robert Schenkkan, whose last play, "The Kentucky Cycle", won the Pulitzer Prize, "Handler" explores issues of faith, tolerance and forgiveness. The entire play is scored and accompanied by an onstage 3-piece Americana band headed by Jason Wilber (of The John Prine Band... also Iris Dement, Todd Snider, etc.). I had the pleasure of directing this play and encourage anyone out there to try and make a performance. I first encountered the piece a few years ago at The New Harmony Project theatre workshop. I was entranced with the power of the story and the will of the characters, and the amazingly theatrical setting. Also, of course I sensed the texture that a live band could bring to the play. This production is the Midwest premier. The Phoenix Theatre 749 N. Park Ave- Indianapolis Thursdays- 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday- 8 pm Sunday- 2 pm through August 24 www.phoenixtheatre.org 317-635-PLAY

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