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End Days Opens February 27th at Chester Theater Group

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 02/02/2015


The Chester Theatre Group is pleased to present the comedy, END DAYS by Deborah Zoe Laufer, February 28 through March 15th at The Black River
Playhouse on the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue in historic Chester Borough.

END DAYS is the quirky, yet ultimately heartwarming story of the Stein family. Daughter Rachel has more to rebel against than most 16 year olds... her Dad hasn't gotten out of his pajamas since 9/11; her Mom has recently begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus; the new kid in school, who dresses like Elvis circa 1975, has a crush on her ...and the Apocalypse is coming next Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all.

END DAYS is directed by Stephen Catron (Mendham) and features Vincent Bandille (Long Valley), Zachary Catron (Mendham), Lewis Decker (Millington), Kerry Dziomba (Mendham), and Ellen Fraker-Glasscock (Chester).

Performances will be held February 28 through March 15, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. General Admission for all performances is $20, with a $2 discount given to seniors (over 65) and students (under 18). All seating, with the exception of CTG Patrons, is on a first-come, first serve basis. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.chestertheatregroup.org. Courtesy reservations can be made by calling 908-879-7304. Please note that all reservations must be picked up no later than 15 minutes prior to the performance start time. Given the nature of the auditorium latecomers will be seated only at the discretion of the Box Office Manager.

The Chester Theatre Group performs in The Black River Playhbouse, an intimate, 100-seat theater in the heart of Chester Borough's historic district. The venue's in-the-round format ensures that every seat offers an engaging, memorable experience for each audience member. The theater is located on the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue. For more information, visit the CTG website at http://www.chestertheatregroup.org.

PHOTO: Kerry Dziomba in a scene from END DAYS at Chester Theatre Group.


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