Eclipse
** Part of Titans Theatre Company's "Grand Illusions" Season **
Performances Begin April 15 at the Abingdon Theater

Beginning Tuesday April 15th, Titans Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Andrea Lepcio's Eclipse as the final installment of their "Grand Illusions" Season. This "Twilight Zone" romantic comedy explores how the world we inhabit is created by the choices we make, especially when that world is about to end. Under the direction of Kathryn Moroney, the play features performances by Dan Diggles and Adrienne Hurd.

In Eclipse, pedestrian rage destroys New York City and the rest of the world. Zoe and Al, two major corporate consultants are the only survivors. As Central Park becomes a primeval garden, they begin to realize each can get what they most desire... or can they? She's a lesbian. He's not. And their troubles are just beginning. A highly visual and physical play, the show uses everything from mime to song as Zoe fights for the Garden and Al for the City.

After receiving her B.A. in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic, Andrea Lepcio worked as a professional mime, farmer and activist. An M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley landed her a job as a research analyst and then Vice-President/Head of Real Estate Market Analysis at Chemical Bank. In 1992, she was one of the founders of the Mint Theater Company where she produced Austin Pendleton's Uncle Bob. She received a M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon. She is developing the goth rock musical The Bronx Casket Co. with songwriter D.D. Verni and director/choreographer Hinton Battle. Her work has been presented at Chashama, HERE, Vital Theatre, The Culture Project, Manhattan Theatre Source, FringeNYC, Hangar Theater, Trustus Theatre, and Williamsburg Art Nexus. Her full-length work includes Bottom of Nine, Hook & Eye, and Recognition. Her play Looking for the Pony was published in Plays and Playwrights 2003. She is a member of Dramatists Guild, Women's Project and Productions PlaywrightsLab, International Centre for Women Playwrights.

Titans Theatre Company is a collective of over 50 theatre artists working as producers, directors, writers, actors, designers and collaborators. Beyond mainstage productions, it offers workshop productions, play readings and storytelling for children. Their 2002 Season, titled The Piece Project, featured Living in Pieces by Julie Flanders, late night Radio Pieces, the celebrated Cirque Jacqueline, and other shows and workshops. With Eclipse, their 2003 "Grand Illusions" Season also includes Eric & Nelson: Men of Magic, The Rivals, and Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage.

Eclipse runs April 15, 22, 23, May 3, 8, 9 at 7:00pm; April 18 @ 9:30pm; April 19, 20, 26, 27, May 11 @ 5:00pm; May 1, 2, 10 @ 9:00pm, and May 4 @ 2:00pm. Tickets are $15. The Abingdon Theatre is located at 312 W. 36th St. at Eighth Avenue (accessible by the 1/9 and A/C/E at 34th St.). For reservations and information visit www.titanstheatre.org or call toll free to 877-737-3285.