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> Home > Westernstage > Press_releases > 2004 > Spring2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE & BROADCAST The Western Stage Spring Festival Salinas, California February 20, 2004 The Western Stage begins its fifth annual Spring Festival this March with a pair of provocative and very topical one act plays. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson explores the tyranny of the status quo and Into the Rye by William Saroyan questions whether man is doomed to his fate from birth, or has free choice. Performances are March 5, 6, & 7; Fri 8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm; Hartnell College Studio Theater. Donation requested, reservations are not required.  Call 755-6987 for more information.  (78 word PSA or calendar listing.)   The Western Stage is beginning its fifth annual Spring Festival and it promises to bring a variety of unique voices and talent to the public. Fundamentally an educational program designed to give local and professional artists an opportunity to explore the crafts of acting and directing, the results of their endeavors will be open to the public. Performances are free, but donations will be solicited to support TWS' scholarship fund.   This venue not only gives audiences a chance to see artists grow, but it also gives them a chance to see unique and challenging performances that would not normally be produced during The Western Stage's subscription season. Included in this festival are a series of one act plays by prominent playwrights, a reader's theatre that explores full length plays, and a series of special performances celebrating Women's History Month.   Since this Festival is growing organically, with scripts and projects being chosen based on the individual student's educational and artistic needs, the schedule of events will be continually updated throughout the Festival. March 5 - 7 The Festival kicks off with two provocative and timely one act plays that will both challenge and delight. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, directed by Linda Hancock Based on one of the most haunting and most anthologized American short stories, this parable of man's darker nature explores the potential for cruelty when one person submits to the tyranny of another. This is a show that will stick with audiences long after they have left the theatre. Into the Rye by William Saroyan, directed by Daniel Tarker Is man imprisoned by his fate from the time of his birth, or does he have free choice to change his destiny? This is the question one of America 's most beloved playwrights ponders in this moving drama about a man who is about to be born-with the intent to kill. Other Titles & Dates Other titles and performance dates will be announced as they are confirmed. Daniel Tarker, Literary Associate