In the Middle of the Fields
By Deirdre Kinahan
Directed by Laley Lippard
May 20 – June 12, 2021
In the Middle of the Fields, written by Deirdre Kinahan (Wild Sky, The Frederick Douglass Project), centers on Eithne, who is undergoing chemo-therapy for breast cancer. Stepping out of her house and into the nearby fields, she wonders what her life will be like on the other side of recovery from a deadly disease.
“All I know is that I cannot waste. I will not waste a second chance.”
Directed by Laley Lippard (The Smuggler)
Starring: Jessica Lefkow, Caroline Dubberly, and Ryan Sellers
Sound Design by Gordon Nimmo-Smith and Tosin Olufolabi, Lighting Design by Marianne Meadows, Choreography by Tony Thomas, Audience Engagement by Philippa Hughes, Production consultant Aaron Denu.
The show was staged outdoors with audiences seated socially distant from each other. Situated in the beautiful federal park, P St Beach in Dupont Circle, the play welcomed audiences to safely enjoy live theatre underneath the summer stars. Blankets and chairs were available for seating options.
Starring: Jessica Lefkow, Ryan Sellers and Caroline Dubberly. Directed by Laley Lippard. Choreography by Tony Thomas. Written by Deirdre Kinahan. Sound Design by Gordon Nimmo-Smith and Tosin Olufolabi. Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager Izzy Gholl. Audience Engagement by Philippa Hughes. Lighting Design by Marianne Meadows.
Community Impact
Nationally recognized Creative Strategist Philippa Hughes will provide audience engagement events throughout the production in conjunction with Nueva Vida. Solas Nua will be raising awareness and fundraising for this organization during the run of the show. Nueva Vida is the only organization in the DC area that provides a comprehensive support network for the under-served Latino population affected by breast cancer.
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