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 at the 10th Floor Function Hall in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

There will be evening performances beginning at 7:30pm on May 16th and 17th. A matinee beginning at 2:00pm will take place on May 18th. Tickets cost 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children under the age of 12.

Tickets can be purchased by credit card online at www.pattayaplayers.org or can be bought in person at the North Star Library in Naklua, Jameson's Irish Pub and The Pattaya Mail Office located in North Pattaya. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the evening of the performance, but only subject to availability.

This fantastic evening of theater (directed by Christopher T. Parsons) 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. Tickets for a lucky draw raffle featuring many fantastic prizes and gift certificates will also be available for purchase before the show. Raffle tickets cost 100 baht per ticket or 500 baht for 6.

The Pattaya Players are still continuing their search for Corporate Sponsorships to help offset set-up and production costs. Please consider joining 2008 current sponsors: AA Insurance Brokers, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Chevrolet, Indian By Nature, Horseshoe Point, Casa Pascal, The Sleep Factory, St. Andrews International School, Steps & Rhythm, The Pattaya City Expats Club 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 for further information.