Page 18 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - November '24

Page 18, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2024/25 Season

On November 1, just a few short weeks from now, Palm the play deals with issues and ideas that remain as relevant today Laura, a determined single mother, faces the ultimate
Beach Dramaworks (PBD) will open its doors for its 25th as they were 100 years ago. test of love for her exceptionally bright son, Daniel.
anniversary season. When patrons step inside, they’ll be Dangerous Instruments When Daniel’s brilliance spirals into darkness, Laura
entering a brand new eye-catching and immersive lobby By Gina Montet finds herself thrust into a gripping battle against a broken
that is both efficient and welcoming, the perfect place to Directed by Margaret Ledford
start the evening’s theatre experience. As always, PBD May 23 to June 8, 2025 Palm Beach Dramaworks on page 19
is offering a season of eclectic and invigorating plays –
classic, contemporary, and a world premiere – the kind
of thought-provoking material that audiences have come
to expect.
“It’s been a long and sometimes winding road to get
to 25 years, and we are so grateful to have reached this
milestone,” said Producing Artistic Direct William Hayes
and Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl. “When we think
back on how we started – no money, a vague idea about
what we wanted PBD to be, and performing in an old theatre
that would be torn down not too long after we left – it’s
so joyous to reflect on how far we’ve come. It’s been a lot
of hard work, but we were ably abetted by a wonderful
board, staff, and donors, and encouraged every step of the Life moves fast—
way by subscribers and patrons.” In June, the Chamber of

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Directed by Julianne Boyd
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When their widowed
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Grandma Kurnitz, whose
four adult children have been
damaged by her cruelty. Set
during World War II, this
funny and touching Pulitzer with a
Prize-winning memory play
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family, and a testament to
the power of familial love
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The Dresser
By Ronald Harwood
Directed by J. Barry Lewis
December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025
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By Stephen Karam
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February 14 to March 2, 2025
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