THE SMELL OF THE KILL Presented At Union County College 4/2

Take three delicious, malicious and very desperate housewives, add three miserable, unloving husbands - and chill. That's the recipe of Michele Lowe's tantalizing comedy The Smell of the Kill, which will be presented next on stage at The Theater Project, Union County College's Professional Theater Company, April 2 through April 19 (Press Opening: Friday, April 3).

This wickedly funny dark comedy abut men, women, marriage and malice will be staged by Artistic Director Mark Spina and will feature a cast three New Jersey stage favorites Victoria Steele of West Caldwell (as well as a Monclair State alum), Harriett Trangucci of Summit and Barbara Guidi of Scotch Plains.

The Smell of the Kill revolves around Nicky, Debra and Molly who have tolerated one another during once-a-month dinners for years. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster. When the men mistakenly lock themselves in a basement meat locker the women get to decide -- leave the men out in the cold or let them thaw?

Roma Torre, NY 1 News calls The Smell of the Kill, "A very funny guilty pleasure," while The Advocate raves, "Effective black comedies are rare these days and this is a rich torte...it has a superb crustiness which supplies an evening of nearly continuous laughter."

Performances are Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 3:00 p.m. General Admission tickets are $22. Student tickets always $10. On Thursdays all tickets are $15.

The Theater Project has designated Sunday, April 5 as "Senior Sunday" - with all senior citizen tickets are $15.

To purchase tickets, please call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800- 838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

The Theater Project performs in the Roy Smith Theater of Union County College, located 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.

ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessibility
The Theater Project's 75 seat venue is able to accommodate as many as 12 wheelchairs. The flexible seating allows for companion and seeing-eye dog accommodation.

Audio Described performance
The Theater Project has developed a strong collaborative effort with the Springfield Lions Club, The Union County Association for the Blind and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, to offer one audio described performance for each production. This effort has proven to be very successful. Patrons utilizing this service receive a pre-show orientation to the physical setting and the play by volunteer liaison Diane Fairfax. The Audio Described performance for Michele Lowe's tantalizing comedy The Smell of the Kill will be held on Thursday, April 2.

Large print programs
Large print programs are available upon request; audio taped programs can be made available upon three weeks prior notice.

About The Theater Project
The Theater Project has been recognized by grants from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the New Jersey State Arts Council, The Union County College Foundation, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. The Theater Project can be reached at (908) 659-5189; TheaterProject@aol.com; or visit us online at www.thetheaterproject.org.

About Union County College
As the oldest community college in New Jersey, UCC has been serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College has maintained its commitment to scholarship by providing a solid liberal arts foundation while, at the same time, developing new programs and courses that meet the challenges of a rapidly developing society. UCC has an open admissions policy and is dedicated to the fundamental values of public higher education. The College offers 80 programs leading to Associate degrees, certificates, or diplomas. To learn more, visit www.ucc.edu.