Off-Broadway
theater Playwrights Horizons will present a special free reading and
signing with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Park Slope resident Theresa
Rebeck in honor of the upcoming paperback release of her acclaimed
novel "Three Girls and Their Brother." The event will take place
Monday evening, April 20 at 8:00PM at Playwrights' Mainstage Theater
(416 West 42nd St betw 9th & 10th Aves, Manhattan), in advance of
the paperback’s release by Three Rivers Press on Tuesday, April 21 and
Ms. Rebeck’s play "Our House" at Playwrights, running May 15-June 21 on
the Mainstage.
theater Playwrights Horizons will present a special free reading and
signing with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Park Slope resident Theresa
Rebeck in honor of the upcoming paperback release of her acclaimed
novel "Three Girls and Their Brother." The event will take place
Monday evening, April 20 at 8:00PM at Playwrights' Mainstage Theater
(416 West 42nd St betw 9th & 10th Aves, Manhattan), in advance of
the paperback’s release by Three Rivers Press on Tuesday, April 21 and
Ms. Rebeck’s play "Our House" at Playwrights, running May 15-June 21 on
the Mainstage.
At
the event, Ms. Rebeck will read excerpts from the novel, followed by a
signing of the book and her other works. Copies of the new paperback
edition of "Three Girls and Their Brother," as well as select copies of
her other works, will be available for purchase on site.
the event, Ms. Rebeck will read excerpts from the novel, followed by a
signing of the book and her other works. Copies of the new paperback
edition of "Three Girls and Their Brother," as well as select copies of
her other works, will be available for purchase on site.
In
"Three Girls and Their Brother," life in the Heller household is
changed forever after a photo of the three striking redheaded sisters
graces the pages of The New Yorker. Narrated in four parts from the
perspective of each sibling (the three sisters and their brother,
Philip) the novel follows the girls' journey from The New Yorker
feature to modeling for the industry's most exclusive fashion
magazines, attending New York City's trendiest events, and, inevitably,
making the front pages of the tabloids. But as the girls go from taking
high school chemistry tests to navigating the celebrity talk show
circuit, they quickly experience the drawbacks of living in the
spotlight. As the struggle for fame threatens to tear the family apart,
the siblings learn that, in the celebrity world of viciousness and
betrayal, their most important allies are each other.
"Three Girls and Their Brother," life in the Heller household is
changed forever after a photo of the three striking redheaded sisters
graces the pages of The New Yorker. Narrated in four parts from the
perspective of each sibling (the three sisters and their brother,
Philip) the novel follows the girls' journey from The New Yorker
feature to modeling for the industry's most exclusive fashion
magazines, attending New York City's trendiest events, and, inevitably,
making the front pages of the tabloids. But as the girls go from taking
high school chemistry tests to navigating the celebrity talk show
circuit, they quickly experience the drawbacks of living in the
spotlight. As the struggle for fame threatens to tear the family apart,
the siblings learn that, in the celebrity world of viciousness and
betrayal, their most important allies are each other.
"Three
Girls and Their Brother" was named one of the 10 Best First Novels of
2008 by Booklist and was awarded the American Library Association’s
prestigious Alex Award. People gave the novel 4 out of 4 stars and
called it, “A deliciously wicked satire.” Publisher’s Weekly called it
a “Hilarious first novel… Rebeck shines when Amelia gets cast in a
ridiculous Off-Broadway play… her insider’s look at the theater world
is spot on and uproarious.” In a starred review, Kirkus called it “A
wickedly enjoyable exposé of modern celebrity.” Entertainment Weekly
praised, “Rebeck is known for black comedy and hyper-intelligent
heroines, and both figure in her first novel, Three Girls and Their
Brother — a fizzy satire of celeb-obsessed NYC about flame-haired
teenage sisters who get photographed for The New Yorker and soon become
megastars. A-”
Girls and Their Brother" was named one of the 10 Best First Novels of
2008 by Booklist and was awarded the American Library Association’s
prestigious Alex Award. People gave the novel 4 out of 4 stars and
called it, “A deliciously wicked satire.” Publisher’s Weekly called it
a “Hilarious first novel… Rebeck shines when Amelia gets cast in a
ridiculous Off-Broadway play… her insider’s look at the theater world
is spot on and uproarious.” In a starred review, Kirkus called it “A
wickedly enjoyable exposé of modern celebrity.” Entertainment Weekly
praised, “Rebeck is known for black comedy and hyper-intelligent
heroines, and both figure in her first novel, Three Girls and Their
Brother — a fizzy satire of celeb-obsessed NYC about flame-haired
teenage sisters who get photographed for The New Yorker and soon become
megastars. A-”
The event is free and seating is limited. To make reservations, call Rob Ribar at Playwrights Horizons at (212) 564-1235 ext. 3152 or e-mail marketing@playwrightshorizons.org
by 4/15. Subject line “Rebeck reading.” Be sure to include your full
name, number of reservations, and a daytime phone number where you can
be reached day-of in case of cancellation.
by 4/15. Subject line “Rebeck reading.” Be sure to include your full
name, number of reservations, and a daytime phone number where you can
be reached day-of in case of cancellation.