York Reminder News Release

NEWS RELEASE                                                                             interPLAYERS Theatre

                                                                                                174 S. Howard

                                                                                                Spokane, WA 99201

February 22, 2006                                                                  (509) 455-7529

                                                                                               Mary Ann McCurdy

                                                                                                (509) 954-7143/cell

ed@interplayers.com

For Immediate Release 

Reminder: Friday, February 24th, 8:00 p.m. David Casteal performs the highly acclaimed one-man play, York, he wrote with Bryan Harnetiaux, about the Lewis and Clark Expedition as told by York, William Clark's personal manservant and slave.  This is a benefit for Mr. Casteal's African drum group KuUmba, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center and Interplayers Theatre. Attached poster by Absolute Designs, Samantha Marroquin, (509) 863-6979, www.absolute-designs.biz

Tickets
York is playing Friday, February 24th at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Interplayers Theater, 174 S. Howard Street, in downtown Spokane.  Tickets are $25 for adults / $15 for seniors, may be purchased online at www.interplayers.com or by phoning the Interplayers Box Office at (509) 455-PLAY, which is open Wednesday through Saturday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. and one hour before performances. Special arrangements for group events, schools and organizations are available.  Phone (509) 455-PLAY.

The Play and Cast
York was conceived by two Spokane-based talents, actor and African drummer David Casteal and playwright Bryan Harnetiaux, and has been performed across the northwest. In a powerful, one-man performance, David Casteal plays the character York, William Clark’s personal manservant and slave.  Casteal weaves the story of York’s challenges and accomplishments, blending gripping first-person narration with energetic, live African drumming and traditional Native American drum recordings. Interestingly, David Casteal and Bryan Harnetiaux returned last week from a successful series of performances of York at East Tennessee State University and Mr. Casteal will also be performing York at the Idaho State Historical Museum in Boise, ID on February 25th.  Don’t miss this incredible story, powerful performance, and the opportunity to support the work of three key local non-profit organizations.  

Coming Up Next
Stepping Out, March 9^th -24^th, directed by Troy Nickerson, musical direction by Becky Moonitz and choreography by Kathie Doyl-Lipe and Greg Pschirrer.  Find more info about this tap dancing extravaganza on our website at www.interplayers.com.

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