Mark your calendars for the Saturday night showing of In Praise of Sparrows written and directed by our very own, Nicole Cunningham.

This is the world premiere of Nicole’s original work via a staged reading. Audience members will get to experience the latest version of the show and participate in a director talk back at the end. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting and unique experience.

Synopsis: 1926–A wedding meant to light a path to the future for a struggling immigrant farming family–kicks off a harrowing series of events. The sole survivor isn’t talking. Decades later, alone and spending her final days in hospice, she meets a caregiver with a tragic past of her own. The two women bond over their pain, and confront the ghosts of their past. “In Praise of Sparrows” presents an exquisitely emotional portrait of the end of life, as it speeds toward a shocking revelation. This play contains mature themes, including references to deaths of a graphic nature (eg fire, suicide, drowning, and natural death.

Season Ticket Holders received an email on April 9th to secure their desired show date. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. To purchase tickets, click here.

Mark your calendars for the Friday night showing of In Praise of Sparrows written and directed by our very own, Nicole Cunningham.

This is the world premiere of Nicole’s original work via a staged reading. Audience members will get to experience the latest version of the show and participate in a director talk back at the end. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting and unique experience.

Synopsis: 1926–A wedding meant to light a path to the future for a struggling immigrant farming family–kicks off a harrowing series of events. The sole survivor isn’t talking. Decades later, alone and spending her final days in hospice, she meets a caregiver with a tragic past of her own. The two women bond over their pain, and confront the ghosts of their past. “In Praise of Sparrows” presents an exquisitely emotional portrait of the end of life, as it speeds toward a shocking revelation. This play contains mature themes, including references to deaths of a graphic nature (eg fire, suicide, drowning, and natural death.

Season Ticket Holders received an email on April 9th to secure their desired show date. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. To purchase tickets, click here.

WHEN: March 4th or 5th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Commons (300 Washington St, Columbus) Lower Conference Room (3/4) Xenia Miller Conference Room (3/5)

WHO: Actors, aged 8+. 22 speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Private staged reading on March 22, and public readings on May 3 and 4

WHEN: March 4th or 5th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Commons (300 Washington St, Columbus) Lower Conference Room (3/4) Xenia Miller Conference Room (3/5)

WHO: Actors, aged 8+. 22 speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Private staged reading on March 22, and public readings on May 3 and 4