Pattaya Players (home of Pattaya's Professional Amateurs) is proud to announce the details of their first-ever production, An Evening of One Acts scheduled for May 16-18, 2008. This fantastic evening of theatre will consist of the three one-act plays: Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs, The Last Leaf by Thomas Hischak and Final Dress Rehearsal by Jack Frakes.

The Monkey's Paw follows a family living in London at the time of the Second World War. A friend brings into their home the 'Monkey's Paw', which they believe has powers to make them rich. We see their happy family life begin to break down with tragic results.

The Last Leaf is a bittersweet story involving Johnsy, a young artist who is suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and has lost her will to live. However, a friend provides the ultimate gift to Johnsy, and in doing so, saves her life. Based on the wise and poignant classic short story by O. Henry.

And lastly, Final Dress Rehearsal is a simple farce about an amateur troupe of actors putting on a production of "Cinderella." Predictably, they are nowhere near ready to perform. The actress playing Cinderella arrives late, while the prince never arrives period. This inspires the "Prompter" to offer to play the prince's part. The "Prompter" seems to want to play all of the parts in the play. The stepsisters fail to enter at their cues; the stage crew is composed of buffoons, the sound effects are played incorrectly, and when the author arrives, she quite understandably feels that her play is being ruined.

The Monkey's Paw and Final Dress Rehearsal performances are being produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and The Last Leaf is being produced in conjunction with Pioneer Drama Service. A brief intermission half way through the production will allow audience members to gather and discuss the performances while enjoying their favorite beverage and snack. Performance times will include two evenings: 7:30 PM on Friday, May 16, 2008 and 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2008 and a matinee will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Details will be coming soon regarding ticket purchasing.

Pattaya Players are also continuing their search for Corporate Sponsorships to help offset set-up and production costs. Please consider joining 2008 current sponsors: Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Rabbit Resort and Spice Magazine in helping the Pattaya Players to become the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya!

Please visit their website at www.pattayaplayers.org or contact pattayaplayers@gmail.com for further information.

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