February 15, 2007

Philadelphia, PA - Arden Theatre Company announces the extension of the world premiere of Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham until March 11, 2007. Join Arden Theatre Company for this sexy, edgy two-actor tour-de-force starring Jennifer Childs and John Lumia. The Arden is located at 40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia. For tickets call 215.922.1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org.

The show has been extended until March 11. The schedule of performances for the extension week is:


In this riveting world-premiere play by Bruce Graham, college sweethearts Dex and Julie reunite 25 years later when Dex arrives to collect an award from their Pennsylvania alma mater. Michael "Dex" Dexter is a hotshot New York lawyer infamous for defending superstars and deviants. Dr. Julie Chernitsky is a recently widowed English professor with a biting wit. Memories of their romance are rich, and things heat up fast. Filled with snappy contemporary dialogue and surprising twists, Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree is a must-see for everyone who has fantasized about a different outcome with a former love.

Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree was developed through the Independence Foundation New Play Showcase and is part of the Philadelphia New Play Festival, a program of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122, visiting www.ardentheatre.org or stopping by our box office at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.

WHERE:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia

WHEN:
January 11- March 11, 2007 ... extended by popular demand!

TICKETS:
$27-$45, with group discounts available for 10+
Arden Theatre Company Box Office at 215-922-1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org

WHO:
Written by Bruce Graham
Directed by James J. Christy
Scenic Design: James Wolk
Costume Design: Janus Stefanowicz
Lighting Design: Jerold R. Forsyth
Sound Design: Jorge Cousineau
Dramaturg: Michele Volansky

CAST:
Julie: Jennifer Childs (resident of Philadelphia)
Dex: John Lumia (resident of Philadelphia)

Photography and interviews upon request to Beth Yeagle, Director of Marketing and PR, at byeagle@
ardentheatre.org or 215.922.8900 ext. 22