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Reviews for PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon, starring Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy.
It’s been a fantastic year — and it’s not over yet!
As my colleagues prepare to open two original works in rep this week, I’m taking the opportunity to catch up on my posting. While I’m not involved in these exceptional plays — IRREGULARS and TIGHT FIVE — I’ll proudly boast of the talent behind both pieces. Theater-lovers, find tickets here: https://www.newambassadorstheatre.com
Earlier this summer, I was privileged to direct PREWRITTEN, a provocative ghost story about coming to grips with the devastating toll — professional and personal — of mass shooting. New Ambassadors Theatre Company presented the work as part of the 2023 Blurring Boundaries Festival.
Crashing after a long shift, a doctor discovers her spouse, a school teacher, is home in the middle of the day. The reason is something no one wants to hear. The doctor, however futile, wants to jump into action, but the teacher has long prepared for the consequences of such an event.
The one act received accolades driven by the formidable skill of playwright Erin Moughon. In addition, I got to work with two elegant and high-powered talents, actors Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell, on this compelling project.
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“Boo!”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“… you’ll miss it.”
“I doubt it.”
“You will.”
“As much as your morning breath?”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“That’s your morning breath.”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“Then why are you home?”
“I don’t know.”
“You don’t know? What is going on, Angie?”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“That’s your school.”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“And I need you here! I need you to help me!”
“I’m going to help you!”
“No, you’re not! You’re distracting yourself! You’re being selfish.”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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They hold each other with their eyes. It is almost too much, but they push through.
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“On my computer.”
“Yeah?”
“There’s a folder. In case of emergencies.”
“You have a folder?”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“… In there is my obituary.”
“You wrote your obituary?”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“… Did you know this was going to happen?”
“I knew it was possible. You know it was possible. The rate of school shootings…"
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“Thank you.”
“What? You know you’re perfect.”
“For doing this for me. For being strong.”
“What? You know you’re perfect.”
“For doing this for me. For being strong.”
“I’m going to fall apart.”
Mandy Murphy and Claire Shiell star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“Breaking news. Police have apprehended the shooters…”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“… We know that there are five fatalities on the scene, eight in critical condition, and thirteen others wounded. All victims are being transported to Roosevelt Hospital…”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“Stupid phone.”
“And you should get that.”
Claire Shiell and Mandy Murphy star in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
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“I’m on my way. Yes. Thank you. I…"
“Angie?”
She sees Angie’s gone.
“I love you too.”
Mandy Murphy stars in PREWRITTEN by Erin Moughon.
