The Northeast Theatre
presents
A Woman of Independent Means
by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
The Northeast presents A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey originally produced by Virginia Premiere Theatre. Mary Wadkins (previously seen in The Belle of Amherst) portrays a woman of extravagant energy from her 9th to her 87th year. 'Ms. Wadkins' performance is remarkable, galvanizing, and a tour de force.' February 14 - 25, Performance Space at the Jermyn, 326 Spruce Street, Second Floor, Downtown Scranton. For tickets and details: 570-558-1515, or www.thenortheasttheatre.us - your professional theatre in the heart of Scranton.
An Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey is based on her book by the same title which follows the life of Elizabeth Steed Garner -- her friends call her Bess -- from adolescence to old age by way of letters she has written to friends, family, and lovers. Ms. Hailey based the book (and the play) on her grandmother, and portrays her as a strong-willed woman, unafraid to get her way, utterly aware of her vast energy, resources, and persuasive power. The play spans the first half of nineteenth century when the letter was the most forceful means of communication, and Bess uses that force to its fullest possible extent. Director, Rebecca Taylor, has taken the play and, working closely with Mrs. Hailey, has placed it within a theatrical context that brings what is already a remarkable play, even more to life. Mary Wadkins’ two hours on stage is remarkable in its own right, for she keeps us in the palm of her hand as we follow Bess’s schemes and manipulations with relish, delighting in her triumphs and participating in her sorrows.
Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey is an author and playwright. Her books include Joanna’s Husband and David’s Wife, Home Free, Life Sentence, and A Woman of Independent Means, which was adapted to the stage and as an NBC mini-series. The role of Elizabeth Steed Garner is played by Mary Wadkins who is a Virginia based actress and producing director of Virginia Premiere Theatre in Williamsburg. At The Northeast Theatre she previously appeared in The Belle of Amherst (2002). Director Rebecca Taylor also resides in Virginia, and has directed both on and off Broadway. Her last project with The Northeast Theatre was Having Our Say in 2004. Also in the cast is Scranton actor, William Moore.
When and Where
- February 14: Pay-What-You-Can Wednesday (no set ticket price)
- February 15 & 22: Cheaper-Than-a-Movie Thursday (all tickets $5)
- February 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25: General $20, Seniors (60 and over) $15, Students (25 and under) $5
- Wednesday & Thursday - 7:00 PM; Friday & Saturday - 8:00 PM; Sunday - 3:00 PM
- Performance Space at the Jermyn, 326 Spruce Street 2nd Floor, Downtown Scranton
Tickets may be purchased at the box office, Wednesday through Saturday 3 p.m. to curtain, by phone at 570-558-1515, or online at www.thenortheasttheatre.us | |
