The Columbine Project at the Actors Temple Theatre

The Columbine Project, a new play written and directed by Paul Anthony Storiale, will open at The Actors Temple Theatre on 9 Aug 2009, following previews from 27 Jul. The play is selling tickets through to 15 Sep 2009.

Ten years ago on April 20, 1999, the world watched as two young men presumed to be outcasts walked into their high school and attempted to massacre hundreds of their peers. Although failing in their original mission to kill 250 students, the two teens left 12 students and a teacher fatally wounded and many others scarred for life.

The Columbine Project examines exactly what went through the minds of several students, including the killers who at one time were just normal kids. Pulled straight from journals, diaries and information shared personally with the writer by survivors of the incident, this true story provides insight into who these children were and who may have also had a hand in cultivating the rampage that resulted in bloodshed and destruction.

The Columbine Project premiered in North Hollywood in April of this year. After its initial sellout run, the production was extended twice. Upon being invited to bring The Columbine Project to New York City�s Actors Temple Theatre, the entire original cast committed to making the cross country trip to bring a very important story to a whole new audience.

Heading the cast of The Columbine Project are Artie Ahr, Evan Enslow, Justin Mortelliti, Bradley Michael, and Rya Meyers.

Also featured in the cast are Stacy Allen, Will Barker, Alex Bica, Kelli Joan Bennett, Jesse Kove, Kelly McCracken, Derek Meeker, Bree Pavey, Karen Praxel, Morgan Roberts, Sara Swain, Stephanie Weyant and Marquerite Wiseman.

Playwright/Director Paul Anthony Storiale has produced several shows in Los Angeles using the work of New York writers, such as Jeff Blumenkrantz�s 'Woman with Pocketbook,' the West Coast premiere of Gila Sand and Paul Leschen�s 'Twist' in addition to several other New York originals, like 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' 'The Musical,' and 'The Life and Times of Joe Jefferson Benjamin Blow.'

The Columbine Project is being produced Off-Broadway by David & Pamela Burrus in association with Bree Pavey and Jessimeg Productions.