The Empty Spaces Theatre Company, one of Central Florida 's newest professional companies, is proud to announce its upcoming production of

Oedipus the King

Universally recognized as the dramatic masterpiece of Greek Theatre, Oedipus the King (one of only 7 extant plays by Sophocles) greatly influenced Aristotle in his theatrical treatise Poetics - and is cited in that work as the most brilliant example of theatrical plot and a model for all tragedies to follow. Oedipus the King has proven the test of time, remaining vital,visceral, and compelling over 2,000 years after its premier.

Laying the foundation for this new and exciting production is an energetic and freely adapted version of the original written by Sophocles (496 BC - 406/5 BC) This tribal/ritual version has been adapted to the stage by director John DiDonna, who along with his theatrical partner Seth Kubersky, forms the core of The Empty Spaces Theatre Company.

Along with direction by DiDonna and additional direction by Kubersky, this highly collaborative production includes Movement Choreography and an Original Percussion/Music/Sound environment and score from Anna DeMers and Kevin Becker of The Terpsichore Collective, Asian puppetry designed and in consultation with Les Caulfield, costumes by Shelly Henriot and technical direction by Christopher Drew.

Stage management for the production includes Dana Robbins our Production Stage Manager, Dramaturg and ASM Stacey Mackin, and Production Assistant Ben Warren.

The cast includes Avis Marie Barnes, Alea Figueroa, Josh Geoghagan, Tammy Goode, Sean Holley, Christian Kelty, James Kenna, Jeff Lindberg, Sarah Lockard, Lora Massey, Telena Paris, Mary Spurlock, Wilson Velez, Jenn Wood, and Susan Woodbury with musical accompaniment by Brett Carson, Carla Hemingway and Joanna Stevens.

WHAT:	Oedipus the King
WHO:	The Empty Spaces Theatre Company
WHERE:	The Studio Theatre Courtyard (Outdoor Venue of the CFPAA) 398 W Amelia Street , Downtown Orlando (next to SAK Comedy Lab)
WHEN:	April 1st - 17th Thursday through Sunday @ 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:15pm ) Monday night performance April 11th @ 8:00pm (Running time estimated at 1 and a half hours)
RESERVATIONS:	Call 407.328.9005 (cash only)
ADMISSION:	$15.00 general admission / $12.00 students/seniors
PARKING:	Parking is available in the Centroplex parking garage (slight fee charged) or on Orange Avenue and surrounding streets.

For information regarding editorial content, please contact:
John DiDonna at 407.328.9005 / 407.314.4272 / email: john@emptyspacestheatre.org