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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Via Dolorosa by David Hare
EbzB Productions and Deep Dish Theater Company bring Via Dolorosa by David Hare to
[Venue] on [Date/Time]. Tickets are [$Price]. This probing and powerful work recounts the
famous British playwright’s travels and conversations with residents in Israel and Gaza, vividly
evoking the powerful ideologies and passionate emotions of the region. The enjoyable and
provoking production takes a snapshot of the perilous intricacies of the Middle East and provides
greater understanding for audiences of the history politics and culture. For information and
tickets, contact [Venue’s Box Office Name, Information, Phone, Email, and/or Website].
One of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, David Hare originally wrote Via Dolorosa to
perform himself, which he did to acclaim in both London and New York. Having been
commissioned to write a play about Israel on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary, he decided to
document his visit to the country and the many people, Israeli and Palestinian, he encountered
during his time there. This production of Via Dolorosa features actor David zum Brunnen.
Designers include Christa Devitt (sets), Judy Chang (costumes), Steve Dubay (lights), and Devra
Thomas (properties) and Kit Wienert ‘s original music. Paul Frellick directs the production.
“This play is really unique,” says Frellick. “On the surface it couldn’t be simpler—one man
recalling events and conversations from a trip abroad. But by the end of 90 minutes, the author
has assembled an astonishingly complex picture of the forces at work in the Middle East and the
multi-faceted nature of the conflict there Via Dolorosa has all the brilliant, lightning-witted
writing of Hare’s other well-known plays (“Plenty,” “The Secret Rapture,” “Skylight,” etc.), but
above all, the play is a very human look at the present state of life in Israel and the occupied
territories. It’s a heady mix of ideas and passions—there should be plenty for theater-goers to
talk about on the way home.”
Deep Dish Theatre Company in Chapel Hill, NC co-produced this production of Via Dolorosa by
David Hare. EbzB Productions was founded in 1998 by Serena Ebhardt and David zum
Brunnen. EbzB Productions’ is a professional touring theatre with a mission to develop theatrical
works that promote integrity, self-discovery and positive transformation of individuals, artists,
audiences, and communities. EbzB artists are dedicated to the promotion of dramatic art as a
valuable tool for all individuals. The professional teaching artists of EbzB Productions are
trained by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to teach drama workshops for
students and professional development. EbzB Productions is featured in the North Carolina Arts
Council Touring Artist Roster. For more information please visit www.EbzB.org.