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Power and Light is the story of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla and how the battle for the development of electricity between these two great minds created sparks of tension as they illuminated the world.
The cast includes David Hunt Stafford, Eric Keitel, Warren Davis, John Combs, Richard Large, Bailey Castle, Mandy Fason, and Kurtis Bedford.
Power and Light is directed by Jeff G. Rack, John Strysik is the playwright. World Premiere.
The world premiere of John Strysik’s Power and Light is currently running in rep at Theatre 40. Jeff G. Rack directs this story of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the beginnings of electricity with the cast of David Hunt Stafford, Eric Keitel, Warren Davis, John Combs, Richard Large, Bailey Castle, Mandy Fason and Kurtis Bedford. Jeff graciously made time out of his multi-tasking weekend to answer a few of my queries.
'Power and Light' is a new play about the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the development of electricity. Tickets are $35.
'Into the Breeches! A comedy by George Brant opens at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, CA.
David Hunt Stafford (pictured) is the Artistic Director and Managing Director of Theatre 40, posts he has proudly held since 2000 at the professional theater company located on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. I decided to speak with David about the current plays running in rep during July and August: Doris and Ivy in the Home, in which he appears, and One Moment of Freedom which he produces; and the group’s ongoing Reading Series showcasing new and well-known plays read by company members.
Theatre 40, the professional non-profit theatre company of Beverly Hills, is roaring back with a season of eight plays.
Theatre 40 world premieres John Strysik’s DEATH, WITH BENEFITS January 27, 2022. Jeff G. Rack directs this dark comedy cast of Susan Damante, Cheryl David, Kevin Dulude, Larry Eisenberg and Philip Sokoloff. I had the opportunity to interrogate John on the reasons behind his DEATH.
Theatre 40 presents Death, with Benefits. This world premiere engagement of a dark comedy, by John Strysik is directed by Jeff G. Rack.
Theatre 40 will present a play reading on YouTube of a new work by John Strysik, Power & Light. Thomas Edison and Nikolai Tesla: The War That Lit the World. Pioneering scientists in electronics, they were rivals with differing viewpoints on delivering energy. Edison was about the money, while Tesla was more a believer in free energy for all. Commerce won.
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Theatre 40 is at 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA.
Toxic Murder (4/13/24-4/13/24)
POWER & LIGHT (3/31/24-4/30/24)
Power and Light (3/28/24-4/30/24)
Into the Breeches! (3/21/24-4/27/24)
Love Letters (3/5/24-3/5/24)
The Kingfisher (2/26/24-2/26/24)
Johnson/Johnson (2/17/24-2/17/24)
Strangers on a Train (1/18/24-2/18/24)
A Very Die Hard Christmas (12/10/23-12/20/23)
Love in the Valley...Not Over the Hill. (11/21/23-11/21/23)
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