Announcing: World Premiere Production of “The Animal Within” by Ralph Tropf Opens Saturday 11/12

THE ALL ROSES COMPANY
ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF
THE ANIMAL WITHIN
A NEW COMEDY BY RALPH TROPF
DIRECTED BY LYNN STEVENSON

OPENING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The All Roses Company has announced the world premiere production of The Animal Within, a new comedy by Ralph Tropf, directed by Lynn Stevenson, with one preview performance on Friday, November 11, and opening night set for Saturday, November 12 at 8:00. The limited engagement will run through January 15, 2012.  No performances are scheduled December 19 through January 5.

This sexy new comedy tells the tale of wealthy socialite Sylvia Argus, who hires a sexy young girl as a live in housekeeper. As Melody gushes about living at Sylvia’s elegant house on the beach, her youth and enthusiasm awaken Sylvia’s long-repressed attraction to women. Sylvia’s husband, Dr. Robert Argus, arrives home surprised to find an attractive young woman having moved into his house, and fears that having Melody there will disrupt his marriage. Sylvia insists that Melody stay, and that’s all it takes to bring out The Animal Within.

The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Nathan Bouldin, Carrie Madsen, and Howland Wilson. The scenic design is by Staci Walters, lighting design is by Paige Selene Luke, and costume design is by Lori Lee Gordon. Kevin Story serves as stage manager. The Animal Within is a guest production at the Elephant Space.

Playwright Ralph Tropf’s play Shadow Hour was produced in Los Angeles in 1998, and it was subsequently published by Samuel French. Tropf’s screenplay The Orchid and the Cross was a semi-finalist for a Nicholl Fellowship, and he wrote for Fox Television’s World’s Wildest Police Videos. For more, visit www.ralphtropf.com.

Director Lynn Stevenson has directed for many LA theatre companies, including Theatre Neo, West Coast Ensemble, Company of Angels, and Sacred Fools, most recently staging Whatever I Want and Surprises for Neo Theatre Ensemble. As a staff producer for Delta Entertainment, Stevenson produced and directed nine documentary, biography, and non-fiction films.

The Animal Within will play one preview performance on Friday, November 11 at 8pm. Opening night is set for Saturday, November 12 at 8:00. The regular run will be Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and 10pm, and Sunday at 7pm, through January 15, 2012. Admission is $20 for all performances, and tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.theanimalwithin.com, www.plays411.com/animalwithin or by calling (323) 960-7738.

The Elephant Space is located at 6322 Santa Monica Boulevard (just west of Vine), in Hollywood, 90038. Street parking is available.

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L to R: Nathan Bouldin, Carrie Madsen, Howland Wilson. PHOTO BY MICHAEL LAMONT.