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From the Words and Writings of Dana H at Kirk Douglas Theatre

Why see From the Words and Writings of Dana H?

Lucas Hnath Recounts the Tragic Story of His Mother Almost Loosing Her Life

Full of suspense and shock, this true story by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath will have you hooked. The play depicts the story of Hnath's own mother who was horrifically held captive and escaped.

Hnath's mother, Dana Higginbotham, was a psych ward chaplain before she was taken and held captive by her patient and ex-convict Jim. On the Kirk Douglas Theatre stage, the story is told using Dana's own words, adapted from a series of interviews.

Lucas Hnath has received numerous awards over the years for his fantastic body of work, including a Steinberg Playwright Award and an Obie Award.

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Dates

Finished Jun 23, 2019

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Customer reviews

3 reviews, average rating: (3.3 Stars)

Andrew

Creepy, unread and breathtaking

Personally I thought this was brilliant. The actress’s performance on stage was brilliant. If I wasn’t hearing the words as spoken by the person who it happened to, it would be so hard to believe. Hearing it from her makes them so powerful and real. Standing ovation! ... Read more

Robin Venturelli

Interesting Doesn’t Begin To Describe It

If this story wasn’t true, I never would have believed it. It truly defines the word “unreal.” To begin with, the leading actress lip-syncs the 90 minute dialogue (along with gasps and chocks) to a taped recording. Phenomenal. It does get boring at times, frightening at times, and beyond comprehension at times. I can’t write more without giving away the plot. Memorable, but in a creepy way. ... Read more

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