On April 17, 2010, Jim DeVita’s “In Acting Shakespeare” will be presented by Richland County Performing Arts Council, Inc. (RCPAC) in the Richland Center City Auditorium.  The one-man show is written and performed by DeVita, a member of the American Players Theatre (APT), where the play was originally performed to sell-out audiences.  The two-act play tells the story of DeVita’s path from Long Island, New York to the classical stage at APT.  It explores his decision to leave fishing to become an actor and is filled with personal stories, humor, and insight.

 “In Acting Shakespeare” is adapted from the play “Acting Shakespeare” with the permission of Sir Ian McKellen.  The April performance serves as a fundraiser for the City Auditorium restoration project.  The auditorium is slated to begin the first of a four-phased restoration project designed to keep the building the cultural and educational center it was designed to be.  DeVita is excited to perform in the historic, intimate theatre and is delighted to help RCPAC in the restoration project.

 Show time is 730pm, Saturday April 17.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are available exclusively at Auditorium Antiques.  Seating is concert-style in the 98-year-old historic theatre.  For more information or to reserve tickets, call Auditorium Antiques at 608.649.3456 or Lee Honer at 608.604.3801.  We recommend early purchases to guarantee a seat for the show.

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