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NEAR NELLIE BLY

by Mark Loewenstern

A Sundays@Six Series Reading in The Jewel Box Theater

Nellie Bly, aspiring daredevil reporter, went undercover in an insane asylum on Blackwell's Island (now Roosevelt Island) in New York City, 1887.  There she befriended a patient named Anne Neville.   After 10 days, Nellie was sprung from the asylum to write her story.  Anne stayed.  
 
This expressionistic play tells the above story from Anne Neville's perspective.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

No Reserved Seating! Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early to ensure seating.

Cast:

Geneva Carr*
Mary Ruth Baggott
Susan Izatt*
Walter Brandes*
Richard Kent Green*
Lucy McMichael*
Anne Fizzard*
Cecily Benjamin Hughes*

* Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association

Moderator: Thomas Coté

Earlier Event: March 19
THE PET PROJECT
Later Event: April 2
GIRLISTAN