Announcing partnership with Indianapolis International Film Festival for the World Premiere of MIDWESTERN HEMISPHERE One-of-a-kind Theatre Company One-of-a-kind Venue One-of-a-kind Play!

Indianapolis, IN -- Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce they will be teaming up with the Indianapolis International Film Festival for their world premiere of MIDWESTERN HEMISPHERE: a suburban metaphysical comedy by Lou Harry and Eric Pfeffinger at the Indianapolis Artsgarden.

Approximately 10 minutes before each performance, audience members will be treated to the short film THE JOB which has garnered selection as part of the Indianapolis International Film Festival. Entering its fifth year, the Indianapolis International Film Festival has expanded significantly, extending itself, and taking root in the Indianapolis filmscape. This year's festival is from April 23 - May 3, 2008 and most films will screen at the Landmark Keystone Art Cinema. 112 films in competition plus 13 Special Presentations will be screened over the 11 days with more than 30 nations represented. The mission of the Indianapolis International Film Festival is to present films that inform, enlighten, and educate the community by providing a vivid reflection of the rich cultural diversity of Indianapolis and the world beyond our doors. For more information visit their website at www.indyfilmfest.org

MIDWESTERN HEMISPHERE asks: What happens when people who live next door to each other suddenly have to become, well, neighbors? The result can be described as Desperate Housewives meets The Truman Show by way of Our Town. (We're not saying that's what it is, but we imagine someone might describe it that way.) It's a laugh-out-loud comedy with a beating heart and (but please don't tell anyone) an important message about the connections between people--even the guy next door whose name you don't remember.

Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre, a fully professional company, is a powerful new force in the Indianapolis theatre community. Past productions include the critically acclaimed Death and the Maiden at the Wheeler Arts Center and readings of Happy Birthday, Wanda June (part of the Year of Vonnegut celebration) and An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe both at Easley Winery. Exciting announcements will be forthcoming about future HART projects.

Special thanks to our Producing Sponsor: The Indianapolis Foundation (www.cicf.org); and Associate Sponsors: Barnes & Thornburg LLP (www.btlaw.com) and Frank and Katrina Basile Printing Sponsor: The UPS Store Downtown

Production: MIDWESTERN HEMISPHERE: a suburban metaphysical comedy By: Lou Harry and Eric Pfeffinger

Location: The Indianapolis Artsgarden, located above Washington and Illinois Streets.

Dates: March 28, April 3 - 6, 9 - 13

Time: All showtimes at 8 pm

Ticket information: $18 - available at www.heartlandactors.org or by calling the box office at 317-796-2222. "Bring your neighborhood" group discounts available. Student rush tickets available ½ hour before show-time for $10.