Steve Allen’s “Meeting of Minds” is Back Tonight with Ed Asner as Karl Marx

ADVISORY

Monday, October 5, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Diana Ljungaeus, 310.210.1860
Bob Ladendorf, 217.494.5610Email – MeetingOfMinds@WorkingStage.com

This will be Episode 2 of the critically acclaimed series at the Steve Allen Theater

Hollywood. The award-winning and thought-provoking PBS television series created by Steve Allen returns tonight as live theater. Well-known local actors are portraying intriguing and dynamic historical characters from different eras. Prepare to meet Steve Allen (Gary Cole), Dr. Karl Marx (Ed Asner), President Ulysses S. Grant (Dan Lauria), Queen Marie Antoinette (Meeghan Holaway) and Sir Thomas More (Bruce Davison).

WHO – Gary Cole (Entourage) is Steve Allen! He is joined on stage by Ed Asner, Dan Lauria, Meeghan Holaway, and Bruce Davison.

WHAT – “Meeting of Minds” Episode 2 (This is a theater-in-the-round staged reading performance)

WHEN – Monday, October 5, 2009, @ 8 p.m.

WHERE – Steve Allen Theater @ 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90027; Plenty of free parking behind the building (enter off of Berendo Street); Click here for a map; Metro: Red line, Sunset/Vermont station

FYI – Directed by Frank Megna, this is the second of 24 episodes in the revival of the Steve Allen master series. Produced by Diana Ljungaeus and Bob Ladendorf. In association with Meadowlane Entertainment. Tickets are still available: Prepaid for $15 or $20 at the door.

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“Meeting of Minds” is presented by Opening Minds Productions. For a full list of episodes and upcoming performances, go to www.WorkingStage.com or email MeetingOfMinds@WorkingStage.com.