Losing Lawrence

October 3 - October 26, 2002

Losing Lawrence is a dark comedy written by Washington, D.C. playwright Donna Gerdin. Developed at Horizons Theatre over the last two years, Losing Lawrence takes place five years after the death of the famed writer D.H. Lawrence. The play explores the complicated relationship between his widow Frieda, and her two best friends. Unexpected secrets and conflicts emerge as these women vie for possession of the famous writer's ashes . . . and memory. The play is set in Taos, New Mexico where D.H. Lawrence and Frieda maintained a home.

REVIEWS

Sun Gazette, Matt Reville: Sometimes, little gems can be found in unexpected corners. Such is the case with Losing Lawrence, an unpretentious but skillfully acted and taut dark comedy that kicks off Horizons Theatre's 26th season.

Bob Anthony, Freelance Arts Critic: The Horizons Theatre starts off this season most dynamically and this show is definitely recommended.

Potomac Stage: Somewhere between a "dark comedy" and a "quirky drama," this world premiere captures the imagination from its very first scene and holds on to it through two very well structured short acts. The choice of subject matter, casting and physical production combine to intrigue the audience and probably stimulates a number of post-theatre discussions.
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The play succeeds in uncovering Lawrence's personal story and, more importantly, the personal aspirations of the women who loved him.
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Playwright Donna Gerdin lives in a suburb of Washington, D.C. and is a founding member of the Washington, D.C. Playwright's Forum. Her plays have been produced at the Source Theatre, and the American Showcase Theatre. Her play, Polka Dot Conspiracy was the winning entry in a contest sponsored by The Playwright's Forum and was published in 1992.

THE CAST

Losing Lawrence was directed by veteran director Dorothy Neumann. The cast includes Brilane Bowman as Frieda, D.H. Lawrence's wife and Katrina Van Duyn as Mabel Luhan and Rosemary Regan as Dorothy Brett, her friends. Arthur Rosenberg plays Nick Allen, a local reporter.

Losing Lawrence was supported in part by Arlington County, by the Arlington Commission for the Arts and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources. October 3 - October 26 2002
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