In and Of Itself starring Derek DelGaudio as magician storyteller at the Geffen Playhouse extended till Aug. 28th, 2016- Preview, Tickets

GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES FIFTH AND FINAL EXTENSION OF

DEREK DELGAUDIO’S WORLD PREMIERE OF IN & OF ITSELF

MUST CLOSE AUGUST 28!!!

CREATIVE TEAM INCLUDES DIRECTOR FRANK OZ,

COMPOSER MARK MOTHERSBAUGH, AND PRODUCER GLENN KAINO

LOS ANGELES (July XXX, 2016) – Due to continued, extraordinary demand, the Geffen Playhouse has extended the world

premiere of IN & OF ITSELF, the latest production by master storyteller and award-winning magician Derek DelGaudio,

for a FINAL two-week run, now through August 28 , 2016 in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse.

This marks the FIFTH extension for the unique theatrical experience, which has garnered rave reviews, officially making

it the most commercially successful production the Geffen Playhouse has had in the Audrey Skirball Kenis since the 2012

premier of Nothing To Hide, also by DelGaudio.

“One of the things that makes In & Of Itself so unique,” said Geffen Playhouse Executive Director Gil Cates, Jr. “is the

way Derek places the audience at the center of the narrative. It’s been exhilarating to watch people leave the theater

awe-struck night after night.”

Directed by four-time Emmy winner Frank Oz, featuring original music by Mark Mothersbaugh, the show is produced by

Glenn Kaino, and presented in association with Tom Werner. “Developing this show has been a transformative

experience,” said DelGaudio, “What began as a deeply personal endeavor has evolved into this remarkable

collaboration.”

In & Of Itself is a show constructed as a metaphoric labyrinth, filled with allegorical illusions. Audiences are invited to

explore themes of identity and paradoxical truths in this radically new theatrical experience. “Imagine what Samuel

Becket would have written if he’d been optimistic, American, and a virtuoso magician,” said magician Teller after

experiencing the show. Penn Jillette noted, “Derek has created the best magic show I’ve ever seen and that might be

damning with faint praise. It’s Marcel Duchamp and Andy Kaufman if they could do perfect bottom deals. It will blow

your mind."

Ticket prices start at $75 and are available in-person at the Geffen Playhouse box office, via phone at 310.208.5454 or

online at  www.geffenplayhouse.org

Based on seat availability, $35 Rush Tickets are available at the box office 30

minutes prior to curtain time. Fees may apply.

World Premiere

In & Of Itself

Written and Performed by Derek DelGaudio

Directed by Frank Oz

Produced by Glenn Kaino

Lighting Design by Adam Blumenthal

Original music by Mark Mothersbaugh

Produced by Tom Werner

NOW THROUGH FINAL PERFORMANCE, AUGUST 28 2016

LOCATION

Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse

10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Mondays No performance

Tuesdays – Fridays 8:00 pm (except for Tuesday, August 16)

Saturdays 8:00 pm

Saturday, August 27 3:00 pm

Sundays 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

*As of press time, there be no performance on Tuesday, August 16 at 8pm. A Saturday matinee has been added to the

final weekend on Saturday, August 27.