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DRIVING MISS DAISY by Alfred Uhry
Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theatre
Tucson, AZ
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DRIVING MISS DAISY by Alfred Uhry
 Set in Atlanta and spanning over three decades from 1948 to 1973, DRIVING MISS DAISY is sure to warm hearts with its timeless message of friendship, understanding and hope.  Daisy Werthan, an independent, aging Jewish widow is disagreeable and set in her ways.  She reluctantly surrenders the driver's seat to Hoke Coleburn, a proud, soft-spoken and illiterate black man.  At first, Daisy's stubborness and cultural prejudices cause much friction between the two.  
 Slowly and steadily the dignified, good natured Hoke breaks down the stern defenses of Daisy, as she teaches him to read and write.  In a gesture of good will and shared concern, she invites him to join her at a banquet in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Over the course of 25 years, Hoke becomes not only her chauffeur, but her best friend.
 Written by Uhry in 1987 as a tribute to his Atlanta-based family, the Washington Post once called this play "(a story) marked with unaffected grace and generousity of spirit, medium-sized miracles and changed minds."
 Waypoint's production features long time Tucson favorites Burney Starks as Hoke, and Marian Wald in the role of Daisy Werthan, with Waypoint's founding member, Frank Gates as Boolie Werthan.  The show is directed by Waypoint's founder and artistic director, Melanie David.  There will be a special benefit performance with Q & A session immediately following the Thu, March 10 performance led and in support of Literacy Volunteers of Tucson.

 "The play is sweet without being mawkish, ameliorative, without being santimonious."-- The New York Times

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, March 4 @ 7:30pm Preview
Wednesday, March 9 @ 7:30pm Family & Friends production
Thursday, March 10 Literacy of Tucson benefit/Q & A @ 7:30pm
Friday, March 11 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 5 & 12 @ 2pm
Sunday, March 6 & 13 @ 2pm

TICKET INFORMATION
March 9  Family & Friends $12pp
March 10 Literacy Volunteers of Tucson Benefit:  
        $20pp (includes $10 donation to LVT)
Adults:  $18              Seniors/Military/Student  $16
Youth (11-17 yrs): $12    Children (5-9 yrs): $10
Groups of 10 or more:  $15pp, includes reserved seating
Waypoint Theatre Company is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) live theatre organization of formally auditioned/qualified volunteers serving southern Arizona.

Location

Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theatre
6653 E. Carondelet Drive (NE of St. Joe's Med Ctr)
Tucson, AZ 85710
United States

Categories

Arts > Theatre

Minimum Age: 8
Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: WAYPOINT THEATRE CO.
On BPT Since: Jul 12, 2007
 
Melanie David
www.waypoint-theatre.org

Attendees

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Mar 13, 2011 8:17 AM
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Mar 13, 2011 8:17 AM
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Mar 13, 2011 8:17 AM
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Tucson, AZ United States
Mar 12, 2011 7:13 AM
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Tucson, AZ United States
Mar 12, 2011 7:13 AM

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