For Immediate Release                                  
September 29, 2009                                                                                                                                                       

 
HIP POCKET THEATRE PREMIERES
A Princess of Mars
Opening October 2nd
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Adapted and Directed by Johnny Simons
Music by Michael H. Price

Fort Worth, TX- Hip Pocket Theatre closes its 33rd season with Edgar Rice Burroughs’ A Princess of Mars, adapted and directed by Johnny Simons with performances on the Silver Creek Amphitheatre stage– October 2-24, Friday – Sunday at 8:15 pm.

Suddenly projected to Mars, Earthling John Carter finds himself captive of the savage green men of Thark.  With him is Dejah Thoris, lovely princess of Helium.  Between them and rescue, a thousand miles of deadly enemies and unknown dangers await.

The cast includes Stephanie Cleghorn as Dejah Thoris and Jeremy Henslee as John Carter.  They are joined by Mimi Kayl-Vaughan, Allen Dean, Richard Rangel, Amanda Merrill, Matt Thornton, Louann Gary, Zelmer Phillips, Rob Bosquez, Thad Isbell, and Bob Allen. 

Puppets and masks are created by Lake Simons, with Costume Design by Andrea Orr-Gilroy and Lighting Design by Nikki DeShea Smith.

Tickets range from $5 – 15.00.  An evening at Hip Pocket Theatre includes live music beginning at 6:00 p.m. featuring area bands, as well as fresh fall fare catered by the Z’s Café.  For more information call 817-246-9775 or visit the website at hippocket.org. 

For more information please contact Diane Simons, Producer
Hip Pocket Theatre at
(817) 246-9775 or email MDMolemo@aol.com

Contact: Diane Simons
817 246-9775
hippockettheatre@aol.com

Photos by Shannon Atkinson
A Princess of Mars (image POM042lrg) Jeremy Henslee as Captain John Carter and Stephanie Cleghorn as Dejah Thoris the Princess of Mars	A Princess of Mars (image POM7977lrg) Left to Right: Puppeteers Allen Dean and Mimi Kayl-Vaughan, Jeremy Henslee as Captain John Carter , Stephanie Cleghorn as Dejah Thoris the Princess of Mars , Puppeteers Richard Rangel and Matt Thornton
A Princess of Mars (image POM7967lrg) Back row Left to Right: Puppeteer Mimi Kayl-Vaughan; Thad Isbell as Tardas Mors, Jeddak of Helium and grandfather of Dejah Thoris; Puppeteer Richard Rengel Middle Row: Puppeteer Allen Dean; Jeremy Henslee as Captain John Carter; Stephanie Cleghorn as Dejah Thoris, Princess of Mars; Puppeteer Matt Thornton Front: Rob Bosquez as Kantos Kan	Note to Press: Click on the picture or the link below it to obtain a high resolution image.