Drama. 2 men, 3 women
Maria is having a crisis of faith. As a child, her life was a beautiful garden – and her garden had loving Italian-American parents, a doting family priest, the security of an embracing church and a rigid-but-comfortable Catholic upbringing. It isn't until she is a sophomore at St. Patrick's High and she kisses Susan Blakeman behind the curtains in the music room, that her life begins to unravel. As she discovers the impossibility of reconciling her sexuality with her religion, she learns her garden has strict rules and the exhilaration of dancing is not allowed. Even knowing she is incapable of changing who she is, she refuses to abandon her faith and she is paralyzed. Maria guides the audience back through her journey as a lesbian Catholic in hopes that if they share a similar pain, they may also discover a path as she has, to tremendous joy.
The New York International Fringe Festival – FringeNYC
A production of The Present Company
August 12th – 28th
Tickets: $15-$18. For tickets visit FringeNYC.org
FESTIVAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Michael Walker's DANCING IN THE GARDEN, directed by Bruce Ward as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th
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