As Bees in Honey Drown

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Is it worth traveling to Watertown to see one of our own branching out to bring the talent and joy of Davis Square to the non-Somervillian masses? I think so!

Flat Earth Theater is pleased to bring award-winning playwright Douglas Carter Beane's dark comedy, As Bees in Honey Drown, to the Arsenal Center for the Arts August 13th through the 21st. Having spent several hours at cue-to-cue last night, I can promise you lots and lots of lighting changes. Beyond that, the script is awesome, and the show is fabu. And my character, Alexa, has tons of lines that you'll be quoting like mad once you leave the theatre.

Evan Wyler, a newly-renowned novelist, is taken under the wing of a jet-setting record producer, Alexa Vere de Vere, who hires him to write the story of her life. He is drawn into a whirlwind of limousines, rock stars, and night clubs, and finds himself quickly seduced by the celebrity lifestyle as well as by his mysterious employer. A droll indictment of celebrity culture, As Bees in Honey Drown weaves a modern picture of life, art, love, and betrayal.

Performances of As Bees in Honey Drown will be held August 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, & 21st at 8PM, and August 15th & 21st at 2 PM. All shows presented at the Arsenal Center for the Arts Black Box, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance, $20 at the door, so it's totally worth it to pre-order tix. Students pay $10 at the door with valid ID. August 19th's performance with be "pay-what you-can" at the door. Tickets available online from Brown Paper Tickets, or by calling (800) 838-3006.