The Fountain Theatre Extends GEM OF THE OCEAN Through 12/21

The Fountain Theatre has announced a special extension of their production of Gem of the Ocean through December 21st, 2008. 

Chronologically the first work in August Wilson's decade-by-decade cycle dramatizing the African American experience during the 20th century, slavery is still a living memory in Gem of the Ocean, which is set in 1904 in Pittsburgh's Hill district.  Newly arrived from Alabama, Citizen Barlow appears at the home of legendary healer and 'soul-cleanser" Aunt Ester on the eve of her 287th birthday.  He is seeking solace and guidance, and Ester sends him on a magical journey across history and time that leads to startling discoveries.

The show was written by August Wilson, was directed by Ben Bradley (OVATION Award Best Director & Best Production, Joe Turner's Come and Gone), and was produced by Stephen Sachs for The Fountain Theatre. It stars Keith Arthur Bolden, Carlease Burke, Tene Carter Miller, Rodney Gardiner, Juanita Jennings,Stephen Marshall, Jeris Lee Poindexter, Adolphus Ward.

Performances take place at the Fountain Theatre, which is located at 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Fountain at Normandie). The performance schedules is as follows: Thursdays at 8 pm: November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18 (dark Nov. 27); Fridays at 8 pm: November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19; Saturdays at 8 pm: November 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20; and Sundays at 2 pm: November 9, 16, 23, 20; December 7, 14, 21.

Tickets for Thursdays and Fridys cost $25. Saturday and Sunday shows cost $28. Tickets for seniors over 62 (Thursdays and Sundays only) cost $23. Tickets for students with ID cost $18.

To order tickets call: (323) 663-1525 or visit www.FountainTheatre.com.