Wingspan Arts Presents THE DROWNING GIRLS Reading, 2/28
By: Kelsey Denette Feb. 24, 2011
An invitation only reading of the play "The Drowning Girls" will be presented on February 28th by Wingspan Arts at Theatre Row.
Jessica Bashline directs a cast featuring Kersti Bryan (Gertrude the Cry- Red Bull Theatre), Kim Martin-Cotton (B'way-Merchant of Venice) and Nancy Rodriguez (B'way- Cymbeline).
The Drowning Girls is written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic.
The Drowning Girls recounts the story of Bessie, Alice and Margaret, three of the wives of George Joseph Smith, an Edwardian opportunist who made a living marrying women, taking out life insurance policies for them and subsequently drowning them in their baths. In the play, three ghostly brides emerge, spluttering and gasping, from three bathtubs full of water to gather evidence against their womanizing, murderous, husband by reliving the shocking events leading up to their deaths. Through this retelling, they discover how they have been victimized not only by George Joseph Smith, but also by the society at large. Full of rich images, a myriad of characters, a quirky sense of humor and lyrical language, The Drowning Girls is both breathtaking fantasia and social critique.
Readings will be on February 28th at 1PM and 7PM at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, located at 410 W. 42nd St.
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