by John Belluso
Directed by Jeanette Buck
June 2010
Co-produced by Theater Alliance and the International Organization of Arts and Disability
Though she suffers from post-polio paralysis, Gretty’s feisty and warm nature makes her a popular patient in her nursing home. But without family or money, Gretty faces the threat of being sent away to a state institution. Soon she will be unable to function on her own, and she begins to contemplate assisted suicide to maintain her dignity. Perhaps the support of a new young doctor, an eccentric fellow patient, and an imagined guest on her favorite TV show can show Gretty the possibilities of leading a life of joy and hope in the face of disability.Cast
Gretty Myers Ann Colby Stocking*
Delores McCloud Rosemary Regan
Hideko Caitlin Gold
Dr. Caplan Field Blauvet*
Captain Robert Lewis
Dr. Henry Ralph Edwards
* Denotes member, Actors’ Equity Association
Production Team
Director Jeanette Buck
Technical Director Brian McVicker
Stage Manager Teresa Wood
Scenic Designer Tony Cisek+
Lighting Designer Martha Mountain+
Costume Designer Ivania Stack
Sound Designer Mark Anduss
Properties Designer Deb Thomas
Projections Designer Martha Mountain+
+ Denotes member, United Scenic Artists
Press
What They Say
“The “must see” feature is Ann Colby Stocking as Gretty, a play name for Greta, a tough as nails survivor of childhood polio who is ready to chuck it all rather than stay imprisoned in her nonfunctional body.”
“Gretty has had it with her diminished body, and Stocking is terrific at the various shades of frustration, displaying a dry wit and a ready temper with doctors and with McCloud (Rosemary Regan), a dotty patient who plans on breaking out of their nursing home and heading for Scotland.”
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