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1st Stage presents the poignant and funny play, Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, directed by Alex Levy.
"Birthday Candles" takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the ordinary life of Ernestine Ashworth. The play begins as Ernestine grapples with feelings of insignificance on her 17th birthday, then swiftly navigates through key milestones including her 18th, 41st, 70th, and even her 101st birthdays.
This unique production offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the highlights, heartbreaks, and unexpected extraordinary moments that collectively shape an ordinary woman's existence. It delves into universal themes of the passage of time, the rich accumulation of life experiences, and the ongoing search for meaning within the everyday. As highlighted by the Chicago Tribune, "Birthday Candles is precisely why people go to the theater," promising a deeply resonant and engaging experience.
1st Stage presents the poignant and funny play, Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, directed by Alex Levy.
"Birthday Candles" takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the ordinary life of Ernestine Ashworth. The play begins as Ernestine grapples with feelings of insignificance on her 17th birthday, then swiftly navigates through key milestones including her 18th, 41st, 70th, and even her 101st birthdays.
This unique production offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the highlights, heartbreaks, and unexpected extraordinary moments that collectively shape an ordinary woman's existence. It delves into universal themes of the passage of time, the rich accumulation of life experiences, and the ongoing search for meaning within the everyday. As highlighted by the Chicago Tribune, "Birthday Candles is precisely why people go to the theater," promising a deeply resonant and engaging experience.