New York- (June, 2003) Can one live well and love well in a time of war? The Immediate Theater Company addresses these themes in Beaumont & Fletcher's The Maid’s Tragedy, a dark comedy of manners firmly set in a world of intrigue, sex, power and high fashion. Originally written in 1611, this exciting new adaptation by director Jose Zayas is quite possibly the first time the play has been performed in front of New York audiences. Previews begin June 12th – 15th and performances run through June 29th. A limited engagement, scheduled performances run as follows: June 12th- June 16th, June 18th -June 22nd continuing June 25th – 28th, with a special matinee closing performance on June 29th at 2 PM. All performances begin at 8:30pm with the exception of the closing matinee. Performances of The Maid’s Tragedy will be held at HERE Arts Center located on 145 Avenue of the Americas between Spring & Broome Streets. Subway; take the E or C trains to Spring Street to get to HERE. Tickets cost $15 or $12 for students with valid I.D. To purchase tickets, please call SmartTix at 212-868-4444, or purchase tickets online at www.here.org. Press who wish to obtain credentials must send a request on media outlet letterhead. Requests should be faxed to Workhouse Publicity at (212) 334-1919 or sent via email to Adrian Rose at rose@workhousepr.com. You will be notified of your access prior to the event by email. If you have additional questions please contact us directly at Workhouse Publicity at 212. 334. 8006.

CAST:  BRIDGET BERGER*, CHRISTOPHER DA BETZ, JENNIFER BOUTELL*, CHRISI CARTER, JOHNNY CASSELL, LEA COCO*, BRIAN LOUIS HOFFMAN*, LISA KATHRYN HOKANS, AARON LISMAN, COREY MOOSA, DONALD M. PURDY, VICTOR QUINAZ, EVE REINHARDT, PETER SCHUYLER, HOLLIE SIEDEL, TESSA SESTINA, KELLY TODD
*Actors appear courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association.

About The Immediate Theater Company ; Comprised of an  ever-evolving group of young artists dedicated to refracting universal themes  through a pop cultural lens, The Immediate Theater Company uses old sources,  imagination and inspiration taken from rooftops, sidewalks and corner diners to  create their topical productions. Derived from a group of poets, sculptors,  singers, musicians, writers, actors, filmmakers, designers and directors, their  work reflects the immediate. Over the past two years the company's productions  have appeared in theaters across Manhattan including Lincoln Center, The Flea  Theater, Houseman Studio Theater, Galapagos, NYU Tisch Studio Theater, 78th  Street Theater Lab and the HERE Arts Center.