History intertwines with fiction when the Jewel Box Theatre 2012 original play winner, EXCAVATION, opens November 15^th at 3700 N. Walker, for its world premiere.

Twelve-year-old Mary Anning is strolling along the beach in 1811 Lyme Regis, England, when she uncovers a fossil so big the world is stunned.  Young Kenny lives in present-day New York City, and is grieving for the loss of his mother, with whom he shared a love of dinosaurs.  Since Kenny has not spoken since her death, it is up to the father to care for his son.

Author Rob Barron beautifully weaves the past and present together as Anning visits Kenny to share her love of life and excavation.  That visit will change their lives in a journey for both hearts.

EXCAVATION plays Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 PM, through December 9^th.

Call 521-1786 weekday afternoons for reservations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rob Barron is an assistant professor of theatre at City College of New York, where he teaches classes in acting, directing, and playwriting.  His professional associations are with such prestigious organizations as the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, The Actors Studio, Soho Repertory Theatre, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Barron has an extensive list of directorial credits, including The Phantom of the Opera, A Christmas Carol, Les Miserables, Little Women, Romeo and Juliet, Treasure Island, and Around the World in 80 Days.

Although he enjoys his work as a director and playwright, Barron has a great passion for teaching because he feels it is about helping others on their road to discovery.

His play, EXCAVATION, came from his interest in dinosaurs, which he shares with his own son, and will be the first of his shows that Barron has not directed himself.

Rob is expected to come from New York to see the world premiere of his play at the Jewel Box.  For all nine of the theatre’s world premieres, the author has attended a production of their show!  How lucky we are!

—Jana Hester