FINAL 2 WEEKS FOR “BUTLER” @ NJ REP IN LONG BRANCH

BUTLER A World Premiere by Richard Strand Recipient of an Edgerton New American Plays Award Directed by Joseph Discher Starring Ames Adamson, David Sitler, Benjamin Sterling, John G. Williams FINAL 2 WEEKS   "Just call it Splendid ... Exceedingly enjoyable ... A touch of Tom Stoppard, perhaps, or a bit of Edward Albee. But ultimately his comic voice is his own ... Clever ... Funny ... Hits the mark ... Only one category really matter to theatergoers - Good play. Into that slot, Butler fits effortlessly." —The New York Times   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER TICKETS A World Premiere Recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award. Directed by Joseph Discher and starring Ames Adamson, David Sitler, Benjamin Sterling and John G. Williams. It's the start of the Civil War and lawyer Benjamin Butler has just been promoted to the rank of Major General at Fort Monroe, a Union hold-out in the state of Virginia. Shepard Mallory, an escaped slave, seeks sanctuary at the fort, however, the law of the land has not yet changed and slaves are still considered property and must be turned over to their "rightful owners". Based on a true story that changed the course of a nation. WHEN: NOW THRU JULY 13, 2014 MONDAY NIGHT SALON READINGS Click here for additional information. THE LOBBY  by Don Creedon WHEN: June 30 at 7 PM The Lobby is one big, elaborate and extremely hilarious hoax; an Irish immigrant story, a modern American comedy, and an old-school farce all wrapped up in one terrific new play. A group Irish ne'er-do-wells do whatever it takes to get ahead in New York. Doors open at 6:30 PM first come, first served. Reading starts at 7 PM followed by a discussion. ADMISSION: $10 for non-subscribers. New Jersey Repertory Company Award-winning Theater in Your Own Backyard 179 Broadway Long Branch, NJ 07740 www.njrep.org njrep@njrep.org 732.229.3166