'Agnes Of God' Appears At Palm Beach Dramaworks

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John Pielmeier's
"Agnes of God"
Opens February 22nd at Palm Beach Dramaworks

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, continues its 8^th anniversary season with John Pielmeier's haunting and thought-provoking play, "Agnes of God," on Friday, February 22^nd (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard.)  Special priced preview performances are slated for February 20^th & 21^st (8PM) and the production will play through April 6^th.

"Agnes of God" traces the spiritual journeys of three women as they search for the truth.  Dr. Martha Livingston, a court appointed psychiatrist, is called upon to determine the sanity of a young nun accused of murdering her newborn – whose birth and conception she claims to have no memory of.  The Mother Superior is determined to protect Agnes from Dr. Livingston, thus creating a clash of faith versus science.  While answers surrounding the baby's death are being sought, the meaning of faith, reason, sacrifice and redemption are called into question.

Directed by Dramaworks' Producing Artistic Director, William Hayes, the cast includes: Barbara Bradshaw as Mother Superior, Margery Lowe as Agnes and Lisa Morgan as Dr. Livngston.  The play will feature scenery designed by Michael Amico, costumes designed by Erin Amico and lights designed by John Hall. 

"Agnes of God," one of John Pielmeier's most recognized plays, was produced on Broadway in 1982, starring Elizabeth Ashley, Geraldine Page and Amanda Plummer where it was nominated for two Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award. Three years later, Pielmeier wrote the screenplay for "Agnes of God."  The film, which starred Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft and Meg Tilly was nominated for three Academy Awards, two Golden Globe awards and a Writers Guild of America Award. 

John Pielmeier wrote "Agnes of God" while attending the Actor's Theatre in Louisville – it was there that his play was first performed in 1980.  Pielmeier has won several awards for his work including a National Endowment for the Arts, a Christopher award and the Humanitas Award for Choices of the Heart as well as nominations from the Writers Guild of America.  His other works include Courage, The Boys of Winter and Voices in the Dark.  His television credits include The Stranger Within, Sins of the Father and Living with the Dead.  

The Palm Beach Dramaworks 8^th season will conclude with "Benefactors" by Michael Frayn (April 25th – June 15th).

The performance schedule is as follows: Evening performances are  Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM with select Sundays at 7PM; and Matinee performances are on Saturday and Sunday at 2PM with select Fridays at 3PM.  Individual tickets are $40 for evening performances and $38 for matinees. Group rates for 20 or more, and discounted season subscriptions are also available. The theatre is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, at 322 Banyan Boulevard, between Dixie Highway and Olive Avenue, Florida 33401. Parking is offered across the street for a nominal fee, or in the City Garage on the corner of Olive Avenue and Banyan Boulevard for $1.00 per hour with the first hour free! For ticket information contact the box office at (561) 514-4042, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM, or visit their website at www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

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