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Fever Dreams is a Tumultuous Tale at TheaterWorks

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  Fever Dreams is a Tumultuous Tale at TheaterWorks Written by David Pulvermacher Mystery, mistrust, and manipulation are manifested at TheaterWork’s latest production of Fever Dreams . Written by co-creator of the popular TV show Lost , Jeffery Lieber, the show follows Adele, Zach, and Miller as they physically, psychologically, and emotionally battle one another. Each of the trio is working towards their personal agenda while proactively shielding their intimate secrets. Who’s side are you on? Between intricate storytelling, strong performances, and breathtaking scenery, Fever Dreams is a risqué love triangle that will have you loving and despising each character. The audience sneaks in with Zach to his remote cabin in the woods for a rendezvous with his longtime love, Adele. Their time together is vigorously intense, yet too brief for Zach. Wanting more than an occasional fling, Zach pushes Adele to consider leaving her husband of thirty years. What Zach doesn’t expect, though,...
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Ask for the Moon at Terris Theater

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  Ask for the Moon at Terris Theater By David Pulvermacher Follow Helene Huber and Charlotte St. Claire in their misadventures for money, love, and murder. The book and lyrics for Ask for the Moon is written and directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, known for directing musicals such as Anastasia and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder .  Ask for the Moon follows Helene Huber on the first anniversary of her wealthy husband’s death. Since his passing, Helene has been selling items from his estate to establish a foundation for the arts. Helene’s dreams of her great endeavors are short-lived when her husband’s lawyer, Schroeder Studebaker, shatters them by informing Helene that her husband never legally divorced his first wife. Studebaker orders Helene to reacquire the items she has sold off so that the entire estate can be given to his first wife, who may or may not have Nazi affiliations. Unwilling to accept this betrayal from her late husband, Helene recruits Charl...
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Location: 33 N Main St, Chester, CT 06412, USA
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Woody Sez to See TheaterWork's Latest Show

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  Woody Sez to See TheaterWork's Latest Show By David Pulvermacher TheaterWorks brings a slice of Americana to Hartford with Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie . Directed by Nick Corley, Woody Sez shines a light on the Greatest Generation through the eyes of the controversial folk singer Woody Guthrie. Guthrie’s musical motivation stemmed from his communal experiences through several of America’s significant events, such as the Great Depression, World War II, and the Red Scare. Through these historic events, Corley and cast connect the troubles of the past to familiar issues of today in a rustic and educational way.  Born in 1912 in Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie wanted to express his passion for people in his music. However, he faced much pushback from the music industry. While the music corporations wanted to keep people calm and at ease with lackadaisical tunes, Guthrie wanted to sing about the struggles of the everyday person. Guthrie wanted people to know that he ...
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Location: 33 Pearl St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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Inside the Mind of Sandra star Felicia Curry

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  Inside the Mind of Sandra star Felicia Curry By David Pulvermacher TheaterWorks' latest production, Sandra, has been a triumphant success. This is evident by TheaterWork’s choice to extend the show’s run by four performances. One of the show’s greatest strengths is its leading woman, Felicia Curry. For the 80-minute performance, Curry is animated and actively attracts the audience with her one-person performance.  Thanks to TheaterWorks, I had the privilege of sitting down with the talented Felicia Curry, the star of Sandra . In our conversation, we delved into the world of Sandra, the characters, and the fascinating process behind Curry's preparation of dozens of characters.  Q: Tell me about yourself. What inspired you to work in theater? A : Oh, gosh, I've been doing theater since I was a little kid. There was a local organization called All Children's theater that basically just did theater performances for young people. They get to put them on, and it went from ...
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Sandra is an All in One Performance at TheaterWorks

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  Sandra is an All in One Performance at TheaterWorks By David Pulvermacher (Photo credit to Mike Marques) A cube, a chair, and a leading lady are all that Sandra needs to deliver a brilliant performance at TheaterWorks. Follow Sandra as she investigates her friend’s disappearance. This one-woman play will captivate you from start to finish with its true crime-style plot. Felicia Curry's ability to morph into an entire cast of characters elevates the story creatively and strategically. Written by David Cale and directed by Jared Mezzocchi, Sandra is a mature-themed rollercoaster of a story for anyone ready to hold on to the ride. The story of Sandra follows the titular character of the same name as her life is flipped upside down. Before her best friend disappears on his trip to Mexico, Sandra lives her average life in Brooklyn, New York, where she owns a local diner. The most difficult part of her life up until this point is her separation from her husband and the occasional urge...
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Location: 233 Pearl St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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Swingtime Canteen Marches into the Ivoryton Playhouse Theater

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  Swingtime Canteen Marches into the Ivoryton Playhouse Theater By David Pulvermacher                                                        (Image from ivorytonplayhouse.org) Step into a world of joy, celebration, and patriotism with Ivoryton’s latest production, Swingtime Canteen . It’s a lively and heartfelt show that passes the torch from the Greatest Generation to our own; Swingtime Canteen is a charismatic fictional show for all ages, just in time for Memorial Day.  This spirited musical, written by Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci, and Charles Bush, weaves the story of eight women from diverse backgrounds, uniting to form an all-woman big band. Be captivated by the charm of Hollywood star Marian Ames and her band as they dazzle the troops at the Swingtime Canteen in 1944 London, England.  As World War II rages on through E...
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