Molly Sweeney
by Brian Friel
Brian Friel uses an Irish storyteller's art to present three points of view to the same intriguing tale. Molly, blind since she was an infant tells of her world before and after an operation to try to restore her sight. Her husband, champion of good causes, talks of his passion to help her. Her once famous eye surgeon, now a whiskey sodden recluse in Donegal, sees the operation as a chance to reclaim his reputation. Friel keeps the three characters on stage at all times, speaking directly to the audience. Their voices interweave, spinning a lush narrative, carrying us effortlessly to an unexpected and poignant conclusion.
Written by Brian Friel
Directed by Wayne Paquette
Featuring: Liana Shannon, John Sproule and Frank Zotter
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Liana Shannon in "Molly Sweeney"
