Dear Elizabeth, by Sarah Ruhl
From 1947 to 1977, poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop exchanged more than four hundred letters. Even as they were worlds apart, their connection was palpable, and their correspondence would become one of the greatest in American literary history.
Featuring Sharon-based spousal acting dream team Kathleen McElfresh and Campbell Scott.
Directed by Kimiye Corwin, CTX-affiliated artist, locally-based powerhouse theatre-maker, and member of our artistic advisory board. If you joined us for the Winter Interchange in December, Kimiye was the star of the world premiere comedy hit Octopus by Susan Cinoman.
Kathleen McElfresh has worked On and Off Broadway at The Roundabout, Manhattan Theatre Club, Ars Nova, The Lark, Walker Space, and The PIT. Her regional work includes productions with New York Stage and Film, Hartford Stage, The Huntingdon, Old Globe, Dallas Theatre Center, Studio Theatre, Pioneer Theatre and Weston Playhouse. BFA from Florida State University and MFA from Yale School of Drama.
Campbell Scott appeared on Broadway in A Christmas Carol, Noises Off, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and Hay Fever. He’s also appeared in multiple production Off-Broadway and Regionally. On television he appeared in Soundtrack, House of Cards, Royal Pains, and Damages, among others. Movie work includes Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Big Night (also co-directed), Rodger Dodger, The Secret Lives of Dentists, Off the Map (director), Jurassic World: Dominion, and upcoming Millers in Marriage, written and directed by Ed Burns.
About the Event:
- 80-minute reading with no intermission
- Recommended for ages 15+ (adult themes, minimal strong language)
- Directed by Kimiye Corwin featuring married actors Kathleen McElfresh and Campbell Scott
Dates: February 1st at 6pm & February 2nd at 3pm
Location: The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, One Green Hill, Washington Depot, CT
Seating: Limited to 75 guests
RSVP now to secure your spot for this literary celebration! Tickets are FREE, but space is limited.
Connecticut Theatre Exchange (CTX) exists to bring together theatre artists from various backgrounds and identities to support their process of developing new projects and new skills in a nurturing environment that is both accessible and affordable.
We do this by:
- Offering residencies for playwrights and screenwriters and their teams in various forms of development
- Providing low-cost residencies to existing ensembles to experience an uninterrupted and deeper developmental rehearsal process
- Giving space and time for professional artists to study new skills and new ideas, contributing to their artistic process
- Garnering resources for historically under-represented or under-supported populations and actively identifying ways to remove barriers to the CTX experience
- Welcoming the public to free showings of new work and inviting curated feedback
- Programming a variety of free or low-cost workshops of exploration of the artistic process
- Developing partnerships with organizations that promote equitable development of creative work
Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center (TPAAC)
Frederick Gunn School
Washington, CT
For inquiries on project ideas, please email us kentburnham4@gmail.com and tracylizmiller@gmail.com. We want to hear your ideas!