FirstWorks Staged Reading Next Week

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FirstWorks is proud to present a staged reading of

THE EAGLE & THE CACTUS
written by Inez Hedges
directed by Jess Viator

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Thursday, February 25 at 8pm

Unity Somerville
6 William Street at College Ave

Suggested Donation $5
Join us for a conversation with the Director and Playwright after the show!

http://www.theatreatfirst.org/shows/firstworks/FW2_eagle_and_cactus/FW2_eagle_and_cactus.shtml

The Eagle & the Cactus is an original work by Somerville playwright Inez Hedges. It tells the story of Claude Cahun, the surrealist sculptor who became a fierce opponent of the Nazi regime and was imprisoned on the Isle of Jersey as World War II wound to a conclusion. Based on Cahun's own writings and documents, the play is a fascinating look at a forgotten episode in a greater conflict.

FirstWorks is Theatre@First's program for local playwrights, offering the opportunity to workshop scripts with our talented actors in collaboration with an experienced director for performance as a staged reading for our engaged and enthusiastic audience. The submission window for the next session of FirstWorks is now open.

Theatre@First is Somerville's community theatre, drawing on the talents and resources of the individuals and organizations of our community to provide quality theatre at affordable prices in local venues since 2004. Visit theatreatfirst.org for more information about all our upcoming events and opportunities.