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HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, by Paula Vogel
DECEMBER 1– 17
About the Play:
The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between Li'l Bit and her aunt's husband, Uncle Peck, from her pre-adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond.
TRIGGER WARNING: Using the metaphor of driving and the issues of pedophilia, incest, and misogyny, the play explores the ideas of control and manipulation. A certified Intimacy Director will be involved with the production of this play.
TRIGGER WARNING!
This show contains descriptions of sexual assault, domestic/sexual abuse, incest, misogyny, sexual harassment, and its aftermath.
CAST:
Lil' Bit – Lisa Edwards
Uncle Peck – Danny Anderson
Greek Chorus – Rebecca Craven, Jeffrey St. George, Jennie Oliver
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Susan Hardie
Stage Manager: Matt Pope
Intimacy Director: Nike Imoru
Scenic Design: Cordero Aaron
Lighting Design: Alana Shepherd
Costume Design: Neva White
Production Manager / Sound Design: Chelsea DuVall
Prop Design: James Landsiedel
Projection Design: Jeremy Whittington
Photographer: Ashlyn Wiker
Videography: Dahveed Bullis
TICKET LINK: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-left-theater-association/62c7724457268c0e1d2519e4
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Awards and Recognitions
Stage Left Theater is honored to receive these recognitions and awards:
2023 AACT National Awards:
• Outstanding Overall Production: PASS OVER
• Outstanding Director: Malcolm Pelles
• Outstanding Ensemble: Dahveed Bullis, Matthew Slater, & Danny Anderson
• 2nd Place in Design Competition: Alana Shepherd for SWEENEY TODD Lighting Design
• Audience Choice Award for Best Moment: the Plague Sequence, Alana Shepherd
• Special Recognition Award for Changing the Face of Theatre: Misty Shipman
2023 AACT Region IX Awards:
• Outstanding Production: PASS OVER
• Outstanding Director: Malcolm Pelles
• Outstanding Ensemble: Dahveed Bullis, Matthew Slater, & Danny Anderson
• Outstanding Scenic Design: Jeremy Whittington
• Outstanding Sound Design: Jeremy Whittington
• Backstage Congeniality Award: Michael Schmidt
2023 Washington State Kaleidoscope Awards:
• Outstanding Production: PASS OVER
• Outstanding Director: Malcolm Pelles
• Outstanding Dramatic Performance: Dahveed Bullis
• Outstanding Comedic Performance: Matthew Slater
• Outstanding Lighting Design: Alana Shepherd
• Outstanding Scenic Design: Jeremy Whittington
• Outstanding Sound Design: Jeremy Whittington
• The Betsy Wills Theater Treasure Award: Stage Left Theater
• Magic Moment Award: The Plague Sequence, Alana Shepherd
Best of the Inland Northwest Awards:
• 2023: Silver Award, Best Play or Musical: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
• 2022: Silver Award, Best Play or Musical: CORPUS CHRISTI
• 2021: Bronze Award, Best Play or Musical: I AM MY OWN WIFE
Other Awards
• 2022 American Towns Media Award: Top Ten Live Theater Venues in Washington State
• 2022 AACT's Twink Lynch Organizational Acheivement Award
• 2021 Spokane Arts Award for Inclusion: Stage Left Theater
• 2021 Governor's Arts & Heritage Luminary Award: Jeremy Whittington
• 2021 AACT National Recognition: Top 12 Productions in the Nation: LONELY PLANET