Fremont Centre Theatre is proud to
announce that its production of “Holding On—Letting Go,” which had its World
Premiere at the South Pasadena theatre in 2012, has been selected as an
official festival entry at the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival, which
takes place in Winston-Salem, N.C. from July 29 through August 3. Prior to
departing for North Carolina, the show will have three encore performances at
Fremont Centre Theatre, on Friday, July 19, Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. and (just added!) Sunday, July 21 at 3
p.m.
James Reynolds directs. He is
co-artistic director (with wife Lissa Reynolds) of Fremont Centre Theatre. He
is best known nationally for his portrayal of Abe Carver on NBC’s “Days of Our
Lives” for the past three decades.
Bryan Harnetiaux is the playwright.
Previously, his play “National Pastime,” which told the story of Jackie
Robinson, was an award-winning hit at Fremont Centre Theatre, running for half
a year. It too, was directed by James Reynolds.
The cast of “Holding On ---Letting
Go” includes (in alphabetical order) Amentha Dymally, Lamar Hughes, Christian
Malmin, Iona Morris, Jill Remez and Barry Wiggins.
Synopsis: Bobby and Lee are a
long-married couple. Lee is a hard-driving women’s basketball coach. Bobby was
a basketball coach and, later, an insurance salesman. But now, Bobby is in failing
health, even though he is only 51.
As his physical condition declines
further, Bobby finds himself confronted by choices: whether to fight for every
breath and explore every conceivable avenue in the hope that things will
improve; or whether to make preparations for a graceful exit.
There are still things left unsaid
and undone between Lee and Bobby. These things are suddenly brought into sharp
focus, as time may be running out.
If we are fortunate enough to live
long enough, we may all have to contemplate the decisions being faced by Bobby
and Lee.
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