Kiddo and Patty Hearst

July 24, 2016

Kiddo and Patty Hearst

Written, directed and produced by Claudia H. McGarry

This is a professional reading theater presentation performed for the first time. Readers are from varied backgrounds with varied occupations.

The story Kiddo and Patty Hearst is about a girl, Marta, who is 17 during the summer of ’74. She lives with her alcoholic writer father who affectionately refers to her as “Kiddo.” The summer is one of mounting tension as Watergate happens, Nixon is readying to resign and in Southern California, Patty Hearst is hiding out with the SLA. Marta finds a strange connection to the young woman being held hostage as she herself struggles to grow up and find peace in the world.

Live Music: Beverly Van Wingerden, Kevin McGarry, Paul McGarry Christina Apostolopoulos, Ashley Jones, and Nick Rattray 

Cast: Sheila Murphy as the Narrator, Ashley Jones as Marta, Peter Rojas as Don Saunders, Caitlin McCarthy as Dori Saunders, Chella Courington as the Hippie, Tawnie Fransen as Beth, Michele Peterson as Joan Collins, Nick Rattray as Steve, Ted Chiles as the Doctor, Homer Arrington as the policeman, Kathleen Russell Hardin as Carla, Victoria Charters as Robin, Caitlin McCarthy as Patty Hearst, Yogi, and/or Aubrey Gordon ase SLA member.

Voices by Journalist: Beverly Van Wingerden 

Costuming: Lisa Dorney

Technical: Casey McGarry

TIMES: Sunday, July 24, at 2:00 P.M.

TIMES: Sunday, July 24, at 6:00 P.M.

TICKETS: $20 general

All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges. For all performances late seating is on a limited basis, or is not allowed at all once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

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