MAD COW THEATRE named "Arts Innovator of the Year" by United Arts of Central Florida

ORLANDO, FL (October 22, 2000) Mad Cow Theatre has just been named Arts Innovator of the Year by United Arts of Central Florida for their work on The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. This annual award is given to an arts organization who has added to the greater value of the Central Florida arts and cultural community.

Central Florida's Mad Cow Theatre opens The Cherry Orchard on October 26th. The Cherry Orchard is the story of an aristocratic family who squanders its wealth and axes are poised to cut down its precious cherry orchard. Funny and tragic, The Cherry Orchard brilliantly portrays relationships of family, of generations and the social upheaval in turn-of-the-century Russia.

The play has been in development for over a year by Mad Cow's Chekhov Project - a group of theatre professionals including actors, directors, designers, scholars, historians and audience members. The Cherry Orchard is directed by Alan Bruun. The associate director is Nancy Izzo, set design by William Elliott, lighting by Bill Ferrara, sound by Milton Mersinger with costume design by Jenna McRae and Alison Parker.

The Cherry Orchard opens October 26th at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park and is hosted by the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. For tickets and information, please call Mad Cow Theatre at 407.297.8788.

WHO:
MAD COW THEATRE COMPANY
www.madcowtheatre.com

WHAT:
THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Anton Chekhov

WHEN:
October 26 - November 19
Thursday - Saturday @ 7:30 pm
Sunday @ 2:30 pm
Special Events:
10/26-Champagne Reception
11/13-Industry Night
Talkbacks with the production team:
Every Thursday and Sunday performance after the show

WHERE:
Lowndes Shakespeare Center at Loch Haven Park
Orlando, Florida

Tickets:
General Admission: $15.00
Students and Seniors: $12.00
Group rates available

Please call 407.297.8788 for reservations and information.

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Mad Cow Theatre is a critically acclaimed professional theatre company founded in 1997. Mad Cow Theatre presents compelling and entertaining theatre in intimate settings.

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