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THE CHESS PLAYER

by Richard McElvain

A one-person drama inspired by Stefan Zweig's classic novella

Directed by Ellen Barry

A Sundays@Six Series Reading in The Jewel Box Theater

Imprisoned by Gestapo.  Solitary confinement.  Mind disintegrating. A stolen book on chess sets your imagination ablaze.  Your conscious self divides into two feuding master players.  Eventual escape. And finally you teeter at the edge of madness as you dare to challenge the greatest chess player in the world.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

No Reserved Seating! Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early to ensure seating.

Cast:

Richard McElvain*

* Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association

Moderator: Susan Izatt

Earlier Event: April 23
ANOTHER RUSHMORE
Later Event: May 18
MAISY