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Posted by DCA Theater on October 3, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, Scenes from the Big Picture

Written by J David Moeller (Playing Frank Coin)

This is the final weekend for “Scenes From the Big Picture” at the Storefront Theater. The show has been critically acclaimed, Jeff Recommended, well attended and is expecting sell out houses as experienced during the run.

Performed by a 21 member cast, the play takes place during one 24 hour period in Belfast, Ireland. But it’s not about “the troubles”. It’s about people and their lives.

This week, new faces will replace two characters and another will move to the role of a cast member who’s leaving.

Ashley Neal steps in as Connie –formerly played by Lee Stark who opens in the title role in “Eurydice” at Victory Gardens on October 13.

Shane Kenyon, who’s been playing Rat (DCA Theater Blog Sept. 15) moves into Jamie Abelson’s role as Bop. Jamie moves with Stark to the Victory Gardens playing Orpheus.

Mike Carothers takes over as Rat. He recently moved here from Baltimore where he worked with Center Stage and the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival. He and his brother operate CarothersBrothersProductions producing comic and short films.

“Scenes…” runs this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 with the closing show on Sunday at 3:00 at the Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph, across from the Cultural Center. Tickets still available at 1-312-742-TIXS (8497).