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Faith Healer (in Seattle)
Steer clear of the doldrums this fall by celebrating the spirit of Ireland and reliving its passionate story. Simulate a Dublin night out by taking in "Faith Healer", a dark Celtic tale by Ireland's premiere playwright Brian Friel. Meet low-rent faith healer Frank Hardy (Steve Treacy, AEA), his wife Grace (Michelle Hensel), and his road manager Teddy (Doug Taylor) as they recount their own peculiar versions of events leading up to an ill-fated homecoming in Ireland. Then enjoy some chat with the actors and a taste of Guinness after the show.
Seattle audience member Peter Ong Lim wrote (Facebook): "Emotional raw and powerful stuff. It grabs you by the throat and never lets go. After the play, no one stood to leave for around 5 minutes or so." Elizabeth Lindell wrote (The Seattle Times webpage): "Loved this play! Totally mysterious and engrossing. I've seen this play once before but this version was better, even though it was in a smaller theatre. The guy who played the faith healer was awesome and the other two were also. I was into the story all the way through but then confused at the end - what happened exactly? I'm not sure if he dies or what but it was spooky."
"Faith Healer" is the first of three professionally acted Irish plays to be presented this fall at Seattle venues (Odd Duck Studio, ACT, & Seattle Rep). Begin this upstart Irish drama fest by rediscovering your own inner journey at a performance of Faith Healer by Discovery Bay Players (www.discoverybayplayers.com), a new group working with Eccentric Theater Company and dedicated to American and Irish plays. Look for the Irish flag out front! Shows are 7:00pm Fridays & Saturdays and 2:00pm on Sundays, from September 17 through October 10 at Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Avenue (near E. Union), Seattle. Tickets ($20) available now by calling 1-800-838-3006 or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122556. Remaining tix at the door.
Discovery Bay Players is producing literate transformative plays, especially by American and Irish playwrights. We use professional-level talent, rehearse shows in Port Townsend, then take full play productions to Seattle and elsewhere.
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LocationOdd Duck Studio
1214 10th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
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