Part of the new Ethel Woolson Lab, Monday, March 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

When four sisters meet in their father’s rent-controlled apartment for the reading of his will, one of them will come out ahead, if she’s willing to stand up for herself.

With Lorilyn Harper, Stacy Melich, Shayne Kohout and Cara Mantella. Directed by Patricia Henritze with dramaturgy by Suehyla El-Attar.

Divided Among Themselves starts when four sisters meet in their father’s rent-controlled apartment for what they think will be the reading of their father’s will.  Instead being final, the father’s will gives the women one hour to work it out on their own, requiring them to come together in a way they never have before. Limited by time and history, the sisters struggle to find middle ground. Each has led her life differently, and, while trying to figure out what’s best, their views of life diverge, clash, and change.

As the eldest (a rabbi) tries to hold the family together, the second eldest (a real estate developer) is out to destroy. The decision hangs in the balance of the two youngest sisters: a seriously-in-debt tennis pro; and a torn spiritualist. As the grandfather clock proceeds to the fatal hour, the lines between measured compromise and ruthless self-interest begin to blur.

Divided Among Themselves is a 90-minute, four-woman comedy that reflects and explores the differing views in America toward money, charity, and self-reliance.
WHEN: Monday, March 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m. \
WHERE: Academy Theatre, 119 Center St., Avondale Estates, Ga.
DIRECTIONS: http://academytheatre.org/Directions.asp
PRICE: $10 tickets at door.  Reservations requested. 404.441.2716 or e-mail to

managing@workingtitleplaywrights.com

The Ethel Woolson Lab replaces WTP’s former Summer Reading Series and Playwrights Salon, making it WTP’s only competitively selected play development series.  The workshop is week-long with actors, director and dramaturg culminating in the staged reading for the public.  The 2010 Ethel Woolson Lab recipient(s) will be announced at the end of Hank Kimmel’s DIVIDED AMONG THEMSELVES.

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