‘Wings’ play dates, times and synopsis
Play: Wings
Playwright: Arthur Kopit
Play Dates and Times: November 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.; November 13, 20 and 26 at 2 p.m.
Plot: Having suffered a massive stroke, Emily Stilson is robbed of her senses. Thanks to a grant from the City of Fort Myers, dramatic sound and lighting will be employed to highlight Emily’s new consciousness. So don’t miss this emotional portrayal of the spirit of survival.
What Say the Critics:
The New York Post: “A compassionate and moving study in courage destined to be one of the unforgettable memories of many a season, a play to be experienced and understood.”
Director: Annette Trossbach
Cast: Cindy Chase stars with Kate Dirrigl, Rachel Blithe, Louise Wigglesworth, Patrick Erhardt and Steven Coe.
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About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.