The Cardinal Group is a not for profit Manhattan based theatrical production company looking to showcase talented people in smart and pleasurable productions. It is our aim to provide an entertaining experience for even the refined theatre goer as well as raise industry attention and advance the careers of our multitalented casts and production staff. We hope to see you at our Future Actor's Equity Approved Readings and Showcases.
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Avow by Bill C. Davis
"Brian and Tom ask their liberal and forward-thinking parish priest, Father Raymond, to witness and bless their vows to each other. Although Father Raymond understands their affection for each other, he holds that they must live a celibate life if they wish to be part of the Church. Brian is outraged. Tom becomes reflective, as Father Raymond's words strike a chord in him. Brian's sister, Irene, a concert pianist, is single and pregnant from an affair. Brian has convinced her to have the baby, which he and Tom will adopt. Irene, desiring nothing more than her brother's happiness and security, tries to mediate between Brian and Tom and Father Raymond. Much to her surprise she discovers a deep attraction to Father Raymond. The attraction turns out to be mutual, forcing Father Raymond to reexamine his life of commitment and loneliness. In the meantime, Brian's and Irene's mother, Rose, works very hard through her confessor, Father Nash (who is also Father Raymond's confessor), to come to terms with her son's and daughter's "exotic" lifestyles. As Tom begins to pull away from Brian, Father Raymond moves closer to Irene. Tom's and Brian's catalytic request creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith."
Directed by Jerry Less
Starring:
Elizabeth Bove*...................................Julie
Jaron Farnham.....................................Tom
Christopher Graham*...............Father Nash
Kate Middleton*..................................Irene
Jeremiah Wiggins*..............Father Raymond
Timothy Sekk*....................................Brian
and
Joy Franz*............................................Rose
Set and Prop Design: Stephanie Tucci
Lighting Design: Christopher Weston
Stage Manager: Kayla Shriner-Cahn
Assistant Director: Raquel Tresvant
General Press Representative
Kevin McAnarney/KPM Associates
Produced by The Cardinal Group
(DH Johnson and Richard Pepenella)
* These Actors appeared courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. This is an Equity approved showcase.
This production is made possible by The Field.
Info & Dates
Tickets available 
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or call (212) 868-4444
Friday Feb 20 8pm preview
Saturday Feb 21 2pm preview*
Saturday Feb 21 8pm preview*
Monday Feb 23 8pm preview
Wednesday Feb 25 7pm OPENING
Thursday Feb 26 8pm
Friday Feb 27 8pm
Saturday Feb 28 8pm
Sunday Mar 1 2pm
Wednesday Mar 4 8pm
Thursday Mar 5 8pm
Friday Mar 6 8pm
Saturday Mar 7 2pm*
Saturday Mar 7 8pm*
Sunday Mar 8 2pm
*NOTE There are 2 performances on the first and last Saturdays
Location
45th Street Theatre
354 West 45th Street
New York, NYDirections:
- South side of West 45th St., between 8th and 9th Avenues
- Closest subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.; walk north to 45th St., west to theatre
News:
BACK STAGE honors Dana Brooke for her performance in the Cardinal Group's Love of a Pig. Dana was listed as one of the 22 Performances to Remember of 2007. Among the actresses from a stack of Broadway shows there stood the leading lady from our amazing little Off-Off Broadway Production. Link to story >
Dana Brooke
