Pauline and Devereux Productions' Workshop Production of the New Play Seeing Violet by Peter Snoad, Directed by Jeannine Haas
Playing One weekend only Sept. 26-28
Betsy and John, a modern couple in New England, are converting the carriage house at their old manse into an apartment. The renovation unearths a manumission paper for a woman named Violet as well as some human remains.
Who was Violet? What happened to her? Why is her freedom paper in the crawl space under the carriage house? And whose remains were found?
When a young woman arrives to rent the apartment, the mysteries begin to unfold in unexpected ways. As clues to Violet's life are revealed, the lives of the couple begin to intertwine with hers in frightening and surprising ways. They struggle with this new light on their lives and their relationship. Is history simply stories of the past, or is history alive and present in our relationships and choices?
Betsy and John face these questions as they work their way through revelations of family, responsibility, and love.
Pauline and Devereux Productions are excited to bring this new, relevant play to life in their workshop production. Boston Playwright Peter Snoad will be present, along with the Producers, Director, Actors and Audience, for a Post-Show Discussion on Opening Night (Friday) as well as the Saturday and Sunday Matinees.
TICKETS: Seating is limited. Advanced Tickets are recommended
$35 Patron, $25 Regular, $20 Discount, $10 Youth (ages 14-21).
https://theticketing.co/e/seeing-violet, Ashfield Hardware or at Door (cash or check). At the door, pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds.
WHAT: Seeing Violet by Peter Snoad, Director: Jeannine Haas, featuring actors: Moe McElligott, Chip Roughton, Sabine Denise Jacques
WHERE: First Congregational Church of Ashfield, 429 Main St. (route 116)
WHEN: Friday, Sept 26 at 7pm, Saturday, Sept 27 at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday, Sept 28 at 2pm
For more information go to www.paulinelive.com
This production was made possible by grants from the Mass Cultural Council LCC's of Conway, Ashfield and Goshen.
