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Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 941-365-2494 Sarasota, FL – March 6, 2019 – Running from March 14 -24, catch the closing show of our Backstage at The Players series, the one-woman tour de force "Blown Sideways Through Life" by Claudia Shear. This hilarious look at the job jungle began as an autobiographical solo show Off-Broadway (originally developed at the New York Theatre Workshop) and became a national phenomenon. Through jobs lost and found (from nude model to waitress to receptionist in a whorehouse), wisdom gained and, above all, the joys of adventure and self-obsession, Blown Sideways... transcends the personal to achieve universal appeal. "Blown Sideways..." stars local actress Carrie McQueen. She was trained at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC. She has performed Off Broadway in New York, and in Film, TV & Radio in LA. Catch Carrie this spring on the main stage as Beatrice in the Two Chairs production of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. Story: Have you ever held down a job for money rather than love? Put up with an impossible boss? Been told when and how often to visit the restroom, get a drink, use the phone? Struggled to remember that who you are doesn’t depend on what you do? Meet Claudia Shear, a misfit from Brooklyn who grew up dreaming of adventure. Shear rode a wild wave of employment (64 jobs in all) on her way to realizing her dream of becoming an actress. Directed by Pam Wiley, with Stage Manager Diane Cepeda, costumes by Georgina Wilmott, lighting design by Matt Neier and set by Ken Junkins with sound by Josh Linderman. Performance Dates: March 14-24, 2019 March 14 at 8pm – Opening Night March 14-16 and 21-23 at 8pm March 17 and 24 at 2pm Tickets: $18 Cast: Woman – Carrie McQueen Crew: Director– Pam Wiley Artistic Director – Jeffery Kin Production Manager – Alyssa Goudy Stage Manager – Diane Cepeda Costumes – Georgina Wilmott Set Design – Ken Junkins Lighting Design – Matt Neier Props – Matt Neier and Diane Cepeda Technical Director – Ken Junkins Asst. Tech Director – Matt Neier AVE – Josh Linderman Promotional Images available at the following URL: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6ihx5oqy0lmbhqk/AACex-qmx-h5VnlUPlcgPbCHa?dl=0 About The Players Centre for Performing Arts The Players Centre for Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to presenting diverse, high quality, popular theatrical performances that entertain and captivate. The overall intent is to stimulate, enrich and educate the entire community. Its Main Stage features the Broadway Series, SNAP (Something New At the Players) and Summer Sizzler Series. Backstage at the Players is home to more thought-provoking, eclectic pieces. In addition to providing entertainment to the community, The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio offers a wide range of education and outreach programs for children and adults. # # # The Players Centre For Performing Arts 838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282 www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain time. The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.