Sneak Peeks From “EX-Dating” Premiere

Audiences in for an intimate treat!

‘Laurie’ played by Monica Nordeen leaves the scene of her one-night stand with ex-fiance ‘Rick’ played by Patrick Bradley. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Marquette, MI – After receiving 3rd place during its recent debut at the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s New Works Competition for 2014, the new play “EX-Dating” written by Las Vegas playwright Matthew Martello, will be taking stage this week at the Panowski Black Box Theatre on the campus of NMU this week May 21st, 23rd, & 24th.  Read on for a few sneak peeks from the “EX-Dating” premiere.

Actors Patrick Bradley (left) and Craig Grabarczyk perform during a dress rehearsal of “EX-Dating” premiering at the Black Box Theatre in Marquette, Mi. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

Not only is this an engaging stage show but theatre audiences will also have the unique opportunity to experience a family collaboration between the Martello brothers.  These two grew up together in the theatre and this production features both their talents as our own local theatre enthusiast/director/actor Martyn Martello directs the new play written by his brother Matthew.

The show features entertaining adult themes with a small cast within the intimate atmosphere of the Panowski Theatre creating an out of the ordinary experience from the larger scale Marquette productions.  Cast members include Sherry Bollero, Patrick Bradley, Monica Nordeen, Craig Grabarczyk, and Taylor Ehle.

Actors Taylor Ehle (left), Sherry Bollero (center), and Patrick Bradley (right) together in a scene from Matthew Martello’s new play “EX-Dating”. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Want a quick sneek peek of the storyline? Here’s a brief synopsis written by the creators themselves: “EX-Dating” deals with the realities of dating and romance in our modern post-internet world.  Rick and Anna, two close friends in their mid-thirties who have tried to make it as a couple, but find themselves stuck in the “friend zone”, have had no better luck in the dating world.  They have resorted to speed dating and online services to try to find potential date mates, with limited success.  Anna decides that they should have a night where each brings the other a blind date that they think will be well suited to their friend.  Rick objects, but plays along to please Anna.  What could possibly go wrong?  Plenty!

Due to the mature nature of this show including language, adult themes, and sexual content, it should be considered as “R-rated.”  Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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