Thursday, October 20, 2011

PWLT Presents: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Artwork Courtesy of Joshua McGuin


Darrell Poe

Greetings NoVA Showbiz Readers! I'm so excited to put this post up - and just so there's no illusion of objectivity - let me be clear. I directed this show. I'm now friends with most of the cast.

I am in no way being objective when I recommend that you go to see this show. I care deeply about the work that has been done to produce this show, and want very much for audiences to see it.

Having said that - I wouldn't be making such a strong recommendation if I didn't believe 1000% that it will be money and time well spent for anyone who sees it.

This is my first turn at the helm, and it is work that I couldn't be more proud of. The cast and crew have poured their hearts and souls into this story, and I just can't say enough about how amazing they've all been to work with.

Make no mistake. They will absolutely blow you away.









Here are the details:
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Prince William Little Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110

  • October 21, 2011 & October 22, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  • October 22, 2011 & October 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  • October 28, 2011 & October 29, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  • October 29, 2011 & October 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Adults: $15
Students/Seniors: $12
To buy tickets:
  - Click here: http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/tickets/173/
  - Select the showtime you'd like to see
  - Proceed with purchase

 
 
There will be an Interactive Panel Discussion on 10/22, immediately following the 2PM show.
Here are the details for the discussion:

Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest: Mental Health in America
An interactive panel discussion covering the state of Mental Illness in America, as contrasted by what is depicted in both Kesey's novel, and Wasserman's stage play. We hope to entertain, enlighten, and dispel some of the fog and stigma surrounding mental illness in the U.S.

Join us, and please take part in the conversation.

Guests will include -
 
    - Mary-Beth Ault: Certified Peer Support Specialist, living with Bi-polar illness, working in a Psychiatric Emergency Service
 
    - Anjuli Jindal, MD: Clinical psychiatrist, specializing in community outreach and torture/trauma victims
 
    - Colby Mills, Ph.D.: Clinical and forensic psychologist; cast member of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
 
    - Ali Navidi, Psy.D.: Clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in hypnosis

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My deepest thanks for your time. Please take a moment to share this information with any friends or family who may be interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to novashowbiz@gmail.com

All the best - I hope to see you at the theater! 

Cheers,
Darrell