STAGED READINGS 2021

Keely and Du

Written by Jane Martin

Directed by Samm Hilger

SYNOPSIS: 1994 Nominee for the Pulitzer Prize. From the author of Talking With and Vital Signs, KEELY AND DU is a volatile drama about abortion rights. Du is a right-to-life activist, and Keely is the pregnant rape victim Du is confining to keep her from having an abortion. Through the play these two women find a way to transcend their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them.

***CONTENT WARNING: This play deals seriously with the topics of abortion, sexual assault, and kidnapping. There is some described violence that may be triggering for some audiences

Cast List

KEELY- Liz Yerkovich

DU- MaryEllen Fawk

WALTER- Ken Hawkley

COLE- Kenny Garner

PRISON GUARD- Babs Whitney

DATE: 7:30 p.m. July 9, 10, 16, 17

2:00 p.m. July 11, 18
WHERE: BookTix - More details on front page

COST: FREE

PLAY READING SERIES

Since 2011, The Drama Group has offered script-in-hand readings of a variety of plays, expanding the scope of our offerings to Patrons, Subscribers and Members alike.  Offered free-of-charge as true community out-reach, the series has brought to the stage titles we haven't been able to fit into our subscription season.  The wide variety of plays featured have come from World Literature, popular American Drama, New Plays under development and Classics of Readers Theatre.  Building these evenings on a shoestring with minimal rehearsal and production value allows us to focus in on the story.

We're always encouraging new participants and fresh ideas for this program.  If you have interest in directing or participating as an actor, please contact the Reading Series Curator, MaryEllen Fawk.