Molly Sweeney
Written by Brian Friel
Artistic Direction by Michael Siebrass
Directed by Gregory Gorrindo
Show Times
November 1 – November 2, 2024
Fri @ 7 pm
Sat @ 2 pm & 7 pm
About
In Molly Sweeney, thrilling Irish playwright Brian Friel has created a story moving and unforgettable, offering just the kind of magnified, cathartic experience that makes our staged reading series so vital and alive.
Molly is a new bride – happy, content. And blind. And now, she has a chance to see.
For Molly’s husband, restoring her sight is his latest cheerful obsession. For her surgeon, a shot at redemption. And for Molly? A dream come true. Right? But with the prize nearly within their grasp, none of them think to question the consequences of grasping it.
Molly Sweeney and the language that spins her story – simple, raw and beautiful – will stay with you long after the stage has gone dark. Though you may find the question, “what have you got to lose” hard to shake, as well.
About Ubu’s Other Shoe & Staged Readings
In 2004, Michael Siebrass directed a staged reading of Gore Vidal’s thought provoking political satire, The Best Man, at SLO Little Theatre. 20 years and 119 plays later, we are thrilled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this challenging, thought-provoking and ground-breaking series of shows called Ubu’s Other Shoe! Our staged reading series is named after the infamous trilogy of plays written by Alred Jarry (Ubu Roi) that were banned from the stage after riots erupted on opening night. This exciting series of shows exists to off er actors, directors and audience members an opportunity to experience incredible plays that do not necessarily fit into our regular mainstage season.
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Sponsors
Gina Kirk
UBU Season Sponsor
Pam & Mitch Nichter
UBU Artistic Team Sponsor
Dave Christy
Show Sponsor
MOLLY SWEENEY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
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