FLINCH PRODUCTIONS PREMIERS IN DALLAS
A newly developed theatrical production debuts the spell bounding play,"COZY", at the historical Stone Street Theatre
DALLAS (July 31, 2006) - FLINCH Productions, a newly developedDallas-based theatrical production company, is proud to announce the premier of its groundbreaking play "COZY" by Jay Shirtz, debuting on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at the historical Stone Street Theatre located in downtown Dallas. With a star-studded cast, including 2005's Leon Rabin Award Best Actress, Carrie Bourn, the theatrical play and production company is sure to make a lasting mark in the hearts and minds of Dallas theatre goers. "The collaboration of FLINCH Productions and the play "COZY" will combine a unique flavor of dramatic theater for audiences all over the Metroplex," said Kyle Bengel, managing director of FLINCH Productions.
"COZY," FLINCH Productions' maiden voyage, is just the beginning of along-term relationship the company hopes to establish with Stone Street Theatre. The theatre's warm and inviting ambiance provides the perfect venue for the theatrical experience the company strives to create for its audiences. Additionally, theatergoers can sip on drinks and nibble on snacks as they enjoy the show. With the revitalization of Dallas's downtown, the theatrical company hopes to become a catalyst of many more theater openings in the downtown area. "There are many theater options throughout the city; however there is a very limited selection amidst the skyscrapers. Once FLINCH Productions' debut in downtown proves to be a successful venture, I feel confident that other venues and theatrical productions will follow our lead," said Bengel. Written and directed by career veteran Jay Shirtz, "COZY," a gritty play about the desperate measures a family takes to get what they feel they are owed, is both comical and stabbingly raw. This telling play takes you through the journey and hardships that a family endures as a result of a father, John Lee, being crippled by a work related accident. John Lee and his two daughters, Liz and Sally are forced to take dramatic measures to survive and make ends meet. With the help of Liz's boyfriend, Grey, their plan seems flawless... or is it? The upcoming debut of "COZY" has created quite a stir, and has sparked the interest of Art-Department Coordinator, Michelle Young of one of Fox's top rated television shows, "Prison Break." Young will be the art director for "COZY," overseeing all aspects of the art department including: designing the set, costuming, makeup and all set dressing for the play. Additionally, the Dallas-based film company, Realm Studios, has announced plans to turn the production into a feature film and will film the stage production as a documentary. Realm Studios represents a conglomeration of Realm Entertainment, MPS Studios, and Lucid Post. These highly successful film production service companies bring a unique and crucial service to the task of filmmaking with the goal to produce marketable and thereby profitable independent feature films. Some lucky audience members may even be given the opportunity to provide testimonials in this highly anticipated documentary.
Founded in 2006, FLINCH Productions is a haven in Dallas fornew works and new writers. Created as an artistic outlet for new plays, aspiring writers and innovative directors, FLINCH Productions specializes in the staging of new dramatic plays as well as inventive new stagings of some of the great theatrical works of the past. D. Kyle Bengel, managing director of FLINCH Productions, is a former professional ballet dancer and choreographer and has spent the majority of his professional career either onstage or in the director's chair. He has served as the assistant artistic director and resident choreographer for two professional dance companies and the artistic director of a third. In 2001, Bengel was named Choreographer Emeritus of the Dance Arts Project in California's Bay Area. He has performed with such notable dance companies as the San Francisco Ballet, the Oakland Ballet and the Pacific Festival Ballet. In addition to his work with FLINCH Productions, Bengel is the artistic director of the "Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico" in Dallas. Jay Shirtz, director of "COZY," has directed professionally in Manhattan and has been the artistic director of two New York City equity theaters. He is the author of several produced screenplays and has recently completed directing his first feature film, "Fourplay," which he also wrote. In addition to directing "COZY" for FLINCH Productions, Jay also teaches acting in Dallas and holds a bachelor's degree in acting and directing for theater. "COZY" will open on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. at the StoneStreet Theatre at 109 Stone St., which is conveniently nestled above the Campisi's Restaurant in downtown Dallas, and will run through August 27. The play will be performed Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Two matinees are scheduled for August 20 and August 27 at 2:30 p.m. Reservations and information are available at 469-619-2609 or www.flinchproductions.com or www.stonestreettheatre.com . Ticket prices for evening performances are $15. Matinees are $10. Due to nudity and language, this play is recommended for a mature audience.
