antidote—reaching out beyond
ourselves to find connection
with others. In the end, isn’t the
desire for this kind of connec-
tion why we all go to the the-
ater? Gloria Steinem once said:
“laughter breaks out when two
thoughts come together and
suddenly make a third, when we
understand or learn something,
when we recognize a truth.”
Chris’s talent for dark comedy
shows us recognizable truths of
modern society, while keeping
us laughing throughout.” w
w
Director Emily Mann and Playwright Christopher Durang (center) with
the cast of Turning Off The Morning News. Photo by Matt Pilsner.
The play runs from May 4th through June 3rd in the Berlind Theatre.
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