Event

LEAVING LANNAHASSEE

LEAVING LANNAHASSEE, written by award-winning playwright, Lynn Navarra, runs
January 18 - 29 at American Theater of Actors
314 W 54th St, NYC.
A test of faith and the struggles of mental illness are explored in this powerful new drama
at one of the oldest independent theaters in New York.

Lynn Navarra, the celebrated author of last season's acclaimed drama, The Sandman, about neighborhood corruption in the late 70s, returns with a sensitive portrayal of the personal struggles of mental illness in a place where desperation drives the unthinkable to become reality.
Nurse Mercy and JoJo & Dennis, two abandoned patients of Gateway Home & Rehabilitation Center in Lannahassee Georgia, pray for a miracle; JoJo, for the return of his mother; Dennis, for the return of his wife; and Nurse Mercy ... for the return of her faith. Just as they come to the realization that they are truly abandoned, in walks Brandy, a teenage girl looking for her own salvation - and escape - who offers JoJo a chance at a new life. God works in mysterious ways.

Directed by Laurence C. Schwartz, the cast includes Stephen Wagner, John Lewis, William Greville, Liz Meinders, Carol Beaugard and Lucy Apicello.

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
Ms. Navarra, Mr. Schwartz, and the entire cast are available for interview or comment

January 18 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 19 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 20 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 21 @ 3:00 p.m. & 8:00p.m.

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January 25 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 26 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 27 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 28 @ 8:00 p.m.
January 29 @ 3:00 p.m.