Next Up: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

by Paul Zindel
February 5-27, 2010

Raleigh Ensemble Players Theatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award winning play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel. Performed in REP’s upstairs studio space at 213 Fayetteville Street, ‘Gamma Rays’ is a semi-autobiographical drama, based on Zindel’s own experiences growing up in a single-parent household, that focuses on an eccentric, embittered widow and the two teenage daughters she must raise.

Zindel refers to this play as “a love letter to my teachers and the entire public school system that served as a salvation for me and my sister from the madhouse.” 

Featuring: Whitney Griffin, Lori Ingle, Karen Stallings, Sandi Sullivan and Alex ter Avest

Directed by Jesse R. Gephart

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Raleigh Ensemble Players Finds A New Home on Fayetteville Street

Raleigh’s nationally recognized theatre company and the Triangle’s oldest producer of powerful, provocative and penetrating theatre has taken center stage on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh.

For 28 seasons, REP has entertained, challenged and inspired area audiences with its unique brand of storytelling and now, they are happy to be a vital part of the energy and excitement of Downtown Raleigh.

REP inhabited their new space at 213 Fayetteville Street this summer becoming a visible resident fully invested in the renaissance of Downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh Ensemble Players Theatre Company was created as a collective reflecting many voices in the community committed to maintaining an ensemble ethic where artists and seasoned professionals work together toward a common goal of creating theatre experiences.

As an ensemble, we take on all the roles involved in the collaborative process of creating new theatre and give members the opportunity to write, act, direct, design and produce.

REP recently garnered national recognition when it was named the inaugural recipient of the Tony Randall Theatrical Fund’s Tony’s HOPE Award (Hats Off for Performance Excellence) in New York City.

The acquisition of this permanent downtown home will enable REP to pursue the following goals:

• Expand Seasonal Programming and Production Options
• Grow and evolve REP's Unique Perspective and Distinct Ensemble-Centered Process
• Launch Innovative Arts and Character Education Opportunities for Young People of All Abilities
• Offer Gathering and Meeting Space for Community Organizations and Businesses

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You can find Raleigh Ensemble Players at 213 Fayetteville Street, Suite 202, Raleigh NC 27601.