IT'S ABOUT TIME
April 21 - May 14 at The Chocolate Factory Theater

The Chocolate Factory presents the World Premiere of Confluence Theatre Company’s IT’S ABOUT TIME, written by Jessica Bowser and directed by Adam Bernstein. Fusing text, movement, video installation, and electronic musical compositions, IT'S ABOUT TIME is a multimedia meditation on the obstacles that both block and lead one to discover true bliss. Previews begin April 21st with opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 28th at The Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens.

IT'S ABOUT TIME centers on Bang, a young man who hates his job and his nonexistent love life. Tired of running through life blindly, Bang commits himself to the strict, dogmatic life strategies prescribed in a self-help program called "The Praxis of IT." He believes that IT is about time. That, IT is all he needs. If Bang can just master his schedule and accomplish the goals he sets for himself, he knows that he can perfect a plan for success. But can he devise a plan for happiness?

The cast includes Craig Fitzpatrick, David Lillich, Christine Ryndak, and Jenny Tibbels with sets by Sarah Pearline, costumes by Christy Rilling, lighting by Beth Turomsha, music by Andy Gillis, and video by Eric Trenkamp.

Confluence Theatre Company, a Queens-based non-profit, develops and produces multimedia theatre pieces by combining theatre with other mediums including music, dance, and visual arts. Since July 2000, Confluence has produced Durang vs. Ives: Clash of the Playwrights, Relationship Analysis 101: Sex, Marriage & Road Kill, and a punk interpretation of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. The company has also helped to develop new work through its Under Construction workshop series. IT’S ABOUT TIME was presented as a work-in-progress as part of The Chocolate Factory’s Fresh Meat Series in July 2004. For more information visit www.confluencetheatre.org

Founded in 2003 by theater et al and The Laboratory for Int'l Theater Exchange, The Chocolate Factory Theater presents visual and performing arts events in a wide range of disciplines. In addition to the work of its founders, The Chocolate Factory supports the development of new work by visiting artists through a variety of programs. The Chocolate Factory is curated by Artistic Director Brian Rogers, Managing Director Sheila Lewandowski and Associate Artistic Director Aaron Rosenblum.

IT'S ABOUT TIME runs April 21 - May 14, Thursday - Saturday at 8:00pm with an additional performance Wednesday, April 27 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $15. The Chocolate Factory Theater is located at 5-49 49th Avenue in Long Island City (accessible from the 7 train at Vernon/Jackson, the first stop in Queens). For reservations call 718-482-7069 or visit chocolatefactorytheater.org.

This project is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional production support provided by The Puffin Foundation.