Theater derives its power as much from confronting uncomfortable subjects (Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire) as it does from its infinite ability to entertain (The Music Man). Town & Gown’s A God In the House is the story of a love triangle that forms among a stricken woman who has chosen to end her life due to Alzheimer’s, her devoted husband and a physician who is shunned by the medical profession because he agrees to help her. This cast features the talents of longtime players Julia Wilson, Will Riley and Steve Elliot-Gower, and it is directed by Léland Downs and written by Peter Selgin. The production contains discussions and a depiction of voluntary euthanasia. Elliott-Gower, who lives to act, says, “It’s the most emotionally challenging play I’ve ever done.” This is a Town & Gown Second Stage production, one weekend only.
WHO: A God In The House
WHEN: Friday, July 7–Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Town & Gown Players
HOW MUCH: $5
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