Women's Theatre Project Presents 'Memory House'
By: Beau Higgins Jul. 27, 2006
The Women's Theatre Project Kicks-Off New Performance Space with Florida Premiere - Memory House by Kathleen TolanThe Women's Theatre Project has moved their 2006-2007 season to the Cooper City Theatre, beginning in August. Commemorating the move is the Florida Premiere of Kathleen Tolan's Memory House, directed by Genie Croft (Artistic Director of The Women's Theatre Project.) This show marks the eighth local premiere for the professional theatre company. The production stars veteran actress Sally Bondi, (most recently seen in The Normal Heart at Public Theatre,) and New World School of the Arts drama student, Katie Middleton. ABOUT THE PLAY:"What's in your memory house?" is a seemingly innocuous college entrance essay question that sparks the fire of this poignant play about the relationship between a mother and her adopted daughter. As they prepare to embark on separate lives, both are in search of their own identity. Bittersweet and complex, Memory House explores timeless questions about love and independence. It is a wryly funny and recognizable mother-daughter drama that also examines the ethical ramifications of international adoption. Memory House opened Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year and starred Oscar winning actress, Dianne Wiest.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Kathleen Tolan, playwright, worked for years as an actor and her plays include A Weekend Near Madison, Kate's Diary, Approximating Mother, A Girl's Life and The Wax. They have been produced in regional theatres, New York and Europe. She is a member of the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild and PEN, and teaches playwriting at SUNY Purchase. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.SHOW INFO - DATES, TIMES, TICKETS, LOCATION: Memory House previews on August 10, with opening night on August 11 and runs through August 27, 2006. Performances are on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM. There will be a special 2PM matinee on Saturday, August 26. On Friday, August 11th, a special opening night after-party on will be catered by the Neiman Marcus restaurant, The Mermaid (reservations required.) Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students and the box office is cash or check only. Special group rates are available. Call (954) 462-2334 for tickets and reservations.
Performances at Cooper City Theatre, located at 12233 SW 55th Street, Suite 807, Cooper City, FL 33330-3303.
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