Pigs Do Fly Productions HELEN ON WHEELS Opens Tonight At Empire Stage

A feisty, bingo-playing, gun-toting, ruckus raising, independent woman! That's Helen Wheeler, the title character in Pigs Do Fly Productions next outing - Cricket Daniel's comedy Helen on Wheels. The show will run from March 6th through March 29th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale. There will be a preview performance on March 5th.

"We had such a great response to our recent production of Cricket Daniel's The Lost Virginity Tour that I was pumped to look at this play too," says Ellen Wacher, Pigs Do Fly's founder and Executive Producer. "Helen on Wheels is totally enjoyable, far out, very funny, and perfect for us, and for the times."

Elizabeth Price, who recently received glowing reviews in Primal Forces Productions' Villainous Company will direct Helen on Wheels:

"Nostalgia for the past, good times. Pushing boundaries, living out loud. Seeing what's really important, not buying into what people think we should be and do, missed chances, new opportunities... these are things that everyone, no matter what their age, can relate to." Price says.

"The play is about a woman who has lost the man she spent her whole happy life with, and now she's acting out in crazy but hilarious ways as she looks for who she is on her own," she says. "Another chance for love comes along and she has to decide which way to go. Essentially, we get to see how the sweetness of the past doesn't end when something new begins.

"This company has a great mission," Price continues. "I want to see and tell stories that reflect what the whole of life looks like, not just life's early phases."

Price has cast Beverly Blanchette as Helen, and Carol Sussman as her best friend and partner in crime Zona. Rounding out the troupe are David Hyland as Seth, Todd Bruno as Nelson, and Dave Corey as Elmer.

"I am thrilled to have Helen on Wheels produced by Pigs Do Fly Productions," playwright Cricket Daniel says. "This play is very personal to me because it was inspired by my own mother, who loved two things... my Dad and Bingo! I had an absolute blast creating these characters. I think the heart of Helen on Wheels is the friendship between Helen and Zona. Everyone needs a best friend that will wipe your tears... and help you break out of jail. Everyone needs a Zona!"

There will be a preview performance of Helen on Wheels' on March 5th; the production will open on March 6th and run through March 29th. Tickets are $39 and are available online at www.pigsdoflyproductions.com or by calling 866-811-4111. Performances are on Friday, and Saturday at 8 pm, and on Sunday at 5 pm. All performances will take place Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

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