For Immediate Release: August 11, 2005
Media Contact: Charlene Thellmann, Ritz Theatre Company, 856.488.9093

The Ritz Theatre Company, Inc.presents "Of Mice and Men" September 8 through October 8, 2005 at the historic Ritz Theatre, located at 915 White Horse Pike in Camden County, NJ.

The gripping tale of shattered dreams became award winning author John Steinbeck's first big success. Steinbeck adapted it into a three act play which was produced in 1937. The play follows Steinbeck's novel closely, exploring questions of strength, weakness and alienation. It brings his idea of California vividly to life.

"Of Mice and Men" is the story of two friends, George Milton and Lennie Small who wander the country during the Depression, dreaming of one day owning a small farm and finding a better life for themselves. George acts as a father figure to Lennie, who is large and simpleminded. Lennie doesn't know his own strength which causes frequent problems for George. An incident with a young girl leads to a tragic end for this classic American tale.

In the role of Lennie is Scott Evans of Bordentown, NJ. Mike Hagan of Havertown, Pa. plays George.Candy is played by Lawr H. Geller of Phila. Curley is Damian Gaeta of Ewing, NJ and Curley's wife is Carly Mooney of Phila. Boss is Mark Glickstein of Galloway Township, NJ. Crooks is Damien J. Wallace of Phila. In the role of Slim is Jon Geisler of Voorhees. Whit is Shawn O'Brien of Barrington, NJ. Carlson is Robert Toczek of Phila.

Producing Artistic Director Bruce A. Curless of Haddon Heights. Stage Director Esther Flaster of Medford who last directed the Ritz's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Sound design by Mat Wright of Camden. Lighting by Al Conforti of Glassboro. Costumes by Trish Reichfeld of Voorhees. Set design by Bart Healy of Collingswood.

Performances: Sept. 8 - Oct. 8 , 2005. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm ($22.00) and Sundays at 2 pm ($17). Wednesday, Sept. 21 & Oct. 5 at 7:30 pm ($17). Preview performance Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 pm ($14). Opening night performance, Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 pm ($20). All seats reserved. Advanced reservations by calling the Ritz 24 hour ticket hotline (856) 858-5230 or on the web at: www.ritztheatreco.org. Student rush tickets available ($10) 10 minutes prior to curtain.

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