The Roustabouts Theatre Co. presents THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE

Running in rep with WITHERING HEIGHTS, is the one-woman comedic show THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE by Jane Wagner featuring Monique Gaffney and directed by Dr. Rachel Hastings. Ms. Gaffney plays 12 unique characters including Trudy, a bag lady who advises extraterrestrials about life on earth. The role is a tour de force, a one-woman rocket that propels the audience straight into the stratosphere while remaining hilariously grounded in our common human experience.

Directed by Dr. Rachel Hastings. Featuring Monique Gaffney*. The design team includes Scott Amiotte (Scenic Advisor), Curtis Mueller (Lighting), Melanie Chen (Sound), Elisa Benzoni (Costumes), Bonnie Durben (Props) and Charmaine Reed is the Stage Manager.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Previews begin Thursday, June 22. Opening Night is Saturday, June 24 at 8pm. Closes: Saturday, July 8. (See Schedule below.) THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE is located at Diversionary Theatre, Hillcrest, 4545 Park Boulevard #101, San Diego. Tickets: $38 plus $4.50 Ticket Fee (general seating). Seniors & Military - $4 off admission and $20 for students. Call 619-220-0097 or visit www.theroustabouts.org to purchase tickets.

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