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COMEDIAN COLIN QUINN BRINGS HIT SHOW UNCONSTITUTIONAL TO THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
Philadelphia, PA (August 1, 2013) – The National Constitution Center presents popular stand-up comedian and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Colin Quinn for a laugh-out-loud performance of his hit one-man show Colin Quinn Unconstitutional on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Described as “a pleasingly funny amble through American history” by The New York Times, Unconstitutional features Quinn’s comic observations on the creation of America’s most important political document. The performance at the National Constitution Center is part of Quinn’s “13 Original Colonies Tour.” Tickets are $40 for the general public and $35 for National Constitution Center members. Please note: Reservations are required and can be made by calling 215- 409-6700 or visiting constitutioncenter.org.
Colin Quinn Unconstitutional contains mature language and content. The show is 70 minutes with no intermission.
Beginning with the U.S. Constitution’s Preamble and going through the various amendments, Quinn takes apart the individual freedoms granted in America’s founding document and delves into such subjects as political correctness, class status, and the judicial system. He also looks at the evolution of politics and political leaders, media outlets, celebrities, U.S. presidents, and why the Kardashians are the perfect embodiment of the American Dream. The Hollywood Reporter describes Quinn as “the best college history professor that you never had.”
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Colin Quinn Unconstitutional at the National Constitution Center is presented by Downstage Entertainment and produced by Mike Lavoie and Brian Stern. The show is directed by Rebecca A. Trent. Unconstitutional premiered at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York, New York in May 2013.
About Colin Quinn Quinn began his career in comedy clubs and has been seen on television in “Remote Control,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn.” His film work includes “A Night at the Roxbury,” “Comedian” and “Grown Ups.” Quinn's one-man show Sanctifying Grace began Off-Broadway and transferred to Broadway as Colin Quinn-An Irish Wake in 1998. His one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, which played Broadway in 2010, received a Drama Desk nomination as well as an Emmy Award for the HBO broadcast of the play.
About Downstage Entertainment Based in New York City, Downstage Entertainment is a live entertainment booking and promotion company dedicated to bringing the best and the brightest entertainers to the big stage. The company's hands-on, relationship-driven approach to promotion coupled with its intent to make each show a fond memory for all audience members, has very quickly earned Downstage Entertainment a name for itself in the industry.
About the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center is the Museum of We the People, bringing the extraordinary story of the United States Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Located on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia—the birthplace of the Constitution—the museum illuminates American democracy and inspires active citizenship through hundreds of interactive exhibits, films, and rare artifacts; must-see feature exhibitions; the internationally acclaimed, 360-degree theatrical performance Freedom Rising; and the iconic Signers' Hall, where visitors can sign the Constitution alongside 42 life-size, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. As America’s Town Hall, the National Constitution Center engages diverse, distinguished leaders of government, public policy, journalism, and scholarship in timely public discussions and debates. The
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ADD TWO/COLIN QUINN museum also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, the national hub for constitutional education, which offers cutting-edge civic learning resources both onsite and online. Join us as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary in 2013. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
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