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How I Learned to Drive

 

How I Learned to Drive          May 19 – June 18, 2023
by Paula Vogel, directed by Adriane Galea

Li’l Bit comes from a family where nicknames stem from genitalia, family “jokes” about body parts are common, and secrets are kept buried. From a young age, she learns that the uncle who loves you best and supports your dreams can also be the person who rips apart your childhood and abuses your trust. HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is a heartbreaking play, rippling with humor and honesty.

This show has adult themes, including sexual abuse.

Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize. Co-winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Co-winner of the 1998 Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding play. “Ms. Vogel has written a lovely, harrowing guide to the crippling persistence of one woman’s memories.” —NY Times

Featuring Krista Schafer, Phil Hughes, Amelia Hefferon, V Martin, and Diana Turner. Directed by Adriane Galea. Intimacy Choreography by Vicki Morgan. Scenic Design by Eric Niece, and built by Gordon Mosley. Lighting Design by Harley Miah. Costume Design by Cheryl Zemke. Property Design by Samantha Silva. Sound Design by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. Stage managed by Kiah Manthei.

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UPDATED MASK POLICY

The first two weekends (May 19 – May 28) we will require our audience and all staff and volunteers to be masked. For the final three weekends (June 2 – June 18) masks will be optional.

*as always, please do not come to the theatre if you are sick. We are happy to exchange your ticket to another date.

*mask policy subject to change

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734 288-7753

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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