From: Elizabeth von Isser [mailto:CreativeReflections1@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:16 PM
Subject: Press Release and publicity photo for Waypoint Theatre production of DRIVING MISS DAISY
Waypoint Theatre Company
Celebrating the joys of faith & family
Waypoint Theatre Company, southern Arizona's only faith-based theatre organization, proudly presents the 2011 season opener and Pulitzer Prize winning comedy/drama, Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry, produced at Waypoint’s performance venue, Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theatre, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive (NE of St. Joseph’s Medical Center), March 4-13, 2011.
Set in Atlanta and spanning over three decades from 1948 to 1973, Driving Miss Daisy is sure to warm hearts with its timeless message of friendship, understanding and hope. Daisy Werthan, an independent, aging Jewish widow is disagreeable and set in her ways. She reluctantly surrenders the driver’s seat to Hoke Coleburn, a proud, soft-spoken black man. At first, Daisy’s stubbornness and cultural prejudices cause much friction. Slowly and steadily the dignified, good natured Hoke breaks down the stern defenses of Daisy as she teaches him to read and write. In a gesture of good will and shared concern, Daisy invites Hoke to join her at a banquet in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Over the course of 25 years, Hoke becomes not only her chauffeur, but her best friend.
Written by Uhry in 1987 as a tribute to his Atlanta-based family, the Washington Post once called this play “(a story) marked with unaffected grace and generosity of spirit, medium-sized miracles and changed minds.”
Waypoint’s production features long time Tucson favorites Burney Starks as Hoke, and Marian Wald in the role of Daisy Werthan, with Waypoint founding member, Frank Gates as Boolie Werthan. The show is directed by Waypoint’s founder and artistic director, Melanie David. There will be a special benefit performance with Q and A session immediately following on Thursday, March 10 in support of the Literacy Volunteers of Tucson.
“The play is sweet without being mawkish, ameliorative, without being sanctimonious.” –The New York Times
“DRIVING MISS DAISY is a total delight.”—The New York Daily News
PERFORMANCE DATES
Wednesday, March 9 @ 7:30pm Family & Friends performance
Thursday, March 10 Literacy of Tucson Benefit, Q & A session following the performance @ 7:30pm
Friday, March 4 (Preview) & 11 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 5 & 12 @ 2pm
Sunday, March 6 & 13 @ 2pm
TICKETS: Available by phone at (520) 616-8584 or online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143662
March 4 Preview: $10pp
March 9 Friends & Family: $12pp
March 10 Literacy Volunteers of Tucson Benefit: $20pp (includes $10 donation to LVT)
All other performances:
Adults: $18 Seniors/Student/Military $16
Youth (11-17 yrs): $12 Children (5-9 yrs): $10 Groups 10+: $15pp, reserved seating
Waypoint Theatre Company is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) live theatre organization serving southern Arizona
Southern Arizona’s faith-based live theatre organization
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