[Capdist-announce] MAGGIE MAY’s Final 3 Performances at ACT, Tonight through Sunday

[Patrick White]

*FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES!*




"Frances Poet has crafted a play that is at once hopeful, kind, funny, and
frustrating, sad, filled with anger and filled with compassion. "Maggie
May," currently having its American premiere co-produced by Harbinger
Theatre and Albany Civic Theater, is a stunning piece of theatrics."-Bill
Kellert/Nippertown
https://www.nippertown.com/arts/review-american-premiere-of-maggie-may-from-harbinger-theatre-and-albany-civic-theater-is-not/article_f17abdc8-6f7a-11ef-875b-bb5658accbc0.html


“Directed beautifully and respectfully by Chris Foster, Maggie May uses
comedic timing and honest humanity to help the audience explore the
heartbreak of Alzheimer's in a realistic, yet affirmative way.”-Joanna
Palladino/RadioradioX
https://radioradiox.com/2024/09/06/maggie-may-a-musical-comfort-and-a-memorable-night-of-theater/


Photos by Andrew Elder of Best Frame Forward

"The ending is not a funeral. It is surprising that the final scene (which
I won't spoil here) is almost one of - dare I say it, joy as magical
thinking wraps Maggie in a cloak of care as she arms herself with weapons
for the journey that lies ahead." -Matthew Moross/The Daily Gazette
https://www.dailygazette.com/life_and_arts/maggie-may-harbinger/article_36274fa0-6e44-11ef-8ee2-8bcbbca6f338.html

“it’s hard to make a play about Alzheimer’s more funny and hopeful than
tragic and heartbreaking, but ‘Maggie May’ successfully tells an uplifting
story about life in the wake of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. While other plays
about dementia may have comedic relief to break up their stories of loss
and heartbreak, ‘Maggie May’ feels more like an upbeat family comedy with
moments of heartfelt drama to break up the laughs. And for all of the
laughs in ‘Maggie May,’ it still treats its subject matter with the
seriousness it deserves.”-Jess Hoffman/Berkshire On Stage
https://berkshireonstage.blog/2024/09/10/review-maggie-may-presented-by-harbinger-theatre-at-albany-civic-theater/amp/



“Melissa Putterman Hoffmann, who plays Maggie, has a long distinguished
history in local theater. This performance is the pinnacle of her decades
long career.
“Hoffman creates a no-nonsense character who is smart, feisty and loving.
Her portrayal shows the true pain of Alzheimer’s. Not only is it unfair
that this woman be deprived of her memories and vigor, it more than
anything tries to show how this descent into mental oblivion deprives
everyone else of her vital presence.”-Bob Goepfert/WAMC Northeast Public
Radio
https://search.app/eFc6AB2QYWMmkDes6


"’Maggie May’ is by turns funny and poignant, tackling a heartbreaking
topic without breaking our hearts. Albany Civic Theater is, as always, a
terrific setting, so small that every seat in the house is great.”-Katie
Beltramo/Kids Out & About.com


LAST THREE 3️⃣ PERFORMANCES
Maggie May
By Frances Poet
Directed by Chris Foster
Harbinger @ Albany Civic Theater
56 2nd Street
Albany, NY 12208
Friday, 9/20 & Saturday, 9/21 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, 9/22 @ 3pm
Adults-$18, Students-$10

www.tickettailor.com/events/albanycivictheaterinc/1322144

Albany Civic Theater is proud to team up with Harbinger Theatre to
co-produce this glorious play. Cast: Ben Amey, Robin Leary, Gary Maggio,
Melissa Putterman-Hoffman, Ashley Schuligar Poster Art by Marc Christopher


*Have you got your tickets yet?*
Cast Party to benefit CRFT
www.thecohoesmusichall.org



Maggie May
ACT 9/6-9/22
*You stole my heart*
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