Taking Leave - Performance April 25, 2010

Directed by Anet Carlin Written by Nagle JacksonShow Sponsor: Richard and Catherine LuckettPlatinum Sponsor: Blakeslee and BlakesleeEliot Pryne, a brilliant, dynamic Shakespearean scholar, finds his intellectual powers giving way to the ravages of Alzheimers disease. Shadows of his favorite play, King Lear, are evoked as his three daughters argue over health care options and old family history. As in Shakespeares play, it is the young Cordelia who assumes responsibility for her father and leaves us with the bittersweet realization that, while all will not be well, Eliots taking leave will be a gentle one. Eliots journey is often humerous, but our hearts are moved as we witness human consciousness being evicted from the soul. Nagle Jacksons play is a funny, heartwarming, powerful night of theatre.Cost:General 22.00 Senior (62+) 19.00 Student w/ID 15.00