[MISS]
Name:
[MISS]
Date:
January 19, 2020
Time:
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST
Event Description:
Edmonds Driftwood Players is pleased to announce the TIPs (Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities) production [MISS], by W.L. Newkirk. This production runs for only one weekend, for a total of five performances.
Based on true events, this play tells the story of Dr. Frances Kelsey’s battle with a powerful drug company to prevent thalidomide from being approved for release in the United States. Concerned about the drug’s potential effect on pregnant women, she resists the drug company’s attacks to forces her to back down. [MISS] is about the challenges women face in science and the ability of one uncompromising woman to change history and save lives.
The talented cast features Jeffrey Brown, David “D.C.” Dugdale, Emily Fortuna, Kris “Pepper” Hambrick, Daniel Hanlon, Noelle Mestres, Mike Merz, Shalonia Rosen.
The creative team is led by director Joe Goins. Stage management by Thomas A. Glass. Diane Jamieson and Kevin Starkey are Co-Producers. Designers include Gwyn Skone, Nancy Johnson, Diane Johnston, and Arian Smit.
Based on true events, this play tells the story of Dr. Frances Kelsey’s battle with a powerful drug company to prevent thalidomide from being approved for release in the United States. Concerned about the drug’s potential effect on pregnant women, she resists the drug company’s attacks to forces her to back down. [MISS] is about the challenges women face in science and the ability of one uncompromising woman to change history and save lives.
The talented cast features Jeffrey Brown, David “D.C.” Dugdale, Emily Fortuna, Kris “Pepper” Hambrick, Daniel Hanlon, Noelle Mestres, Mike Merz, Shalonia Rosen.
The creative team is led by director Joe Goins. Stage management by Thomas A. Glass. Diane Jamieson and Kevin Starkey are Co-Producers. Designers include Gwyn Skone, Nancy Johnson, Diane Johnston, and Arian Smit.
| WHEN: | Opening Night: Thursday, January 16, 2020 Closing Performance: Sunday, January 19, 2020 |
| SHOW TIMES: |
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 8:00 PM Saturday and Sunday – 2:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Wade James Theatre (950 Main Street, Edmonds, WA) |
| TICKETS: | Please visit www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or call the Box Office at (425) 774-9600, option 1, for tickets (General $20, Junior/Senior/Military $18). A ticket is required to attend the performance (no babes-in-arms). Group rates are available for 10+ tickets purchased in a single transaction. |
