Alexandra
Fortin
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Stephen Nachamie
With Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser
Two strangers – a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York City – meet by letter during World War II. They dream of being together someday, but the war keeps them apart for years. Will letters be enough to spark a love story?
Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You) tells the true story of his parents' courtship during World War II in this new play, signed, sealed, and delivered straight from the heart.
In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points.
Please note that Dear Jack, Dear Louise contains gunshot sound effects and loud noises.
Penguin Rep Theatre was founded in 1977 with the aim of establishing Rockland County's first year-round nonprofit professional theatre. More than 45 years later, Penguin's mission remains the same: To promote new voices and produce new works for the stage, to nurture and develop emerging talent, and to reach new audiences. Integral to Penguin's mission is the development and sharing of enduring stories that offer a wide canvas of emotions, with an emphasis on those that raise awareness of injustice, promote conversation, and offer chances to connect with universal hopes, challenges and dreams.
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Shadowland Stages, founded in 1985 by a group of theatre artists who moved from New York City to Ellenville, NY, believes in the extraordinary power of live theatre, so we challenge ourselves to engage and inspire audiences by producing work that reflects upon the human experience and is accessible, relevant, timely and well-told. We strive to enhance this vital work by surrounding it with innovative education programs of excellence, partnerships that spur economic activity and increase well-being, and deeply integrated outreach opportunities.
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"A letter-perfect love story" – BroadwayWorld
"A delightfully warm-hearted romantic comedy bearing timeless messages and brimming with infectious optimism." – Talkin' Broadway