THE SPEED QUEEN, Directed by Austin Pendleton, Premieres at Off The Wall, Now thru 12/8

A Pittsburgh Theater Premiere and limited run - three nights only - THE SPEED QUEEN, directed by Austin Pendleton, will play tonight, December 6, 7, and 8 at Off The Wall Theater.

Adapted from the novel by Stewart O'Nan and starring Anne Stockton, this harrowing one-woman tour de force won for Outstanding Performance - Solo Show at the 2007 NYC Midtown International Theater Festival.

Convicted murderer Marjorie Standiford has agreed to spend her last hours on Death Row talking into a tape recorder, answering questions posed by a celebrated author about her involvement in a killing spree, her drug addiction, wild sex life, and why she is where she is.

For more information, see the links below:

• Video clips from THE SPEED QUEEN with Anne Stockton – click here
• Video interview with Austin Pendleton – click here

For mature audiences only.

Tickets are $5.00 (students), $20.00 (seniors), or $35.00 (general admission), available at www.showclix.com/event/3711414 or by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS.

Alexandra Strycula is currently pursuing a degree in Theatre and American Studies at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. While at Barnard, Alexandra has produced and assistant directed several works of student theatre. Her keen interest in arts administration has also led her to positions with Disney-ABC Television Group, Pittsburgh CLO, The New Group, The New York Musical Theatre Festival, and Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre. Born and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Alexandra is thrilled to put her theatrical passion to use as a contributing editor for her hometown.

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