*"To me [The Testament of Mary is] not blasphemy; it's empathy. And it's great theater. <http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2017/07/the_testament_of_mary_at_mamai.html>" ~ Andrea Simakis, Cleveland Plain Dealer* *"Mary’s words sing and McEvoy soars <http://www.news-herald.com/article/20170707/FEATURES/170709600>." ~Bob Abelman,** The News-Herald* *"Anne McEvoy invests [Toíbín's script] with a quiet determination and wry skepticism that is rich and evocative. And that is something worth seeing, protests or not." <https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-mother-of-jesus-is-at-the-center-of-a-play-and-a-dust-up-with-some-catholics-in-the-testament-of-mary/Content?oid=8586507> ~Christine Howey,** Cleveland Scene* Imagine the most iconic mother of all time telling her private version of a story we thought we knew. Colm Toibin’s retelling of the pivotal events in the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Mary the survivor challenges us to imagine the suffering, courage and strength of mothers on a colossal scale -- up close and personal. Prepare to join a gifted playwright and performer in a one-of-a-kind solo journey that will leave you with new insight and questions, along with a deeper appreciation for human endurance in the context of mystery. "Mary stripped bare... A private tete-a-tete with a woman who has an extraordinary story to tell." -- The New York Times Listen to actress Anne McEvoy discuss the production on WCLV here <http://www.ideastream.org/wclv/mamai-theatre-presents-the-testament-of-mary>! THE TESTAMENT OF MARY - Regional Premiere! by Colm Toibin, with Anne McEvoy Directed by Bernadette Clemens Scenic design by Don McBride Lighting design by Marcus Dana Costume Design by Kristine Davies Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Monica Plunkett July 5 - 23, 2017 Originally produced on Broadway by Scott Rudin Productions. Commissioned by Dublin Theatre Festival and Landmark Productions with the support of Irish Theatre Trust. A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Thornton Wilder Directed by Christine McBurney Scenic design by Don McBride Lighting design by Marcus Dana Costume Design by Kristine Davies Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Monica Plunkett with: Abraham Adams+, Mary Alice Beck, John Busser, Anjanette Hall*, Tim Keo+ & Rachel Lee Kolis+ August 9 - 27, 2017 On Sunday, August 20, a post-show talkback event will be held with the director and cast. "Doll's House, A (Wilder)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC *Member Actors’ Equity Association +Equity Member Candidate Both Shows: Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm, The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre You can still play a role in Mamai's move to Playhouse Square by becoming a subscriber, donor, or sponsor. Click here <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/tickets-2017> to make an on-line tax-deductible donation! Tickets on sale at 216.241.6000 <(216)%20241-6000> or www.playhousesquare.org Childcare & a Show: Mamai Matinees! Info & Registration here <https://www.mamaitheatreco.org/copy-of-youth-outreach>! More at www.mamaitheatreco.org