"Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's Donny Dark books for children, has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbor, the sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into overdrive, with hilariously touching results.
Butterflies Are Free premiered on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on October 21, 1969. Directed by Milton Katselas, the production starred Keir Dullea, Eileen Heckart, Blythe Danner and Michael Glaser. A 1972 film adaptation starred Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart and Edward Albert. Content includes adult themes such as talk of sexual relationships, limited clothing, language."
Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Please check in at the box office to retrieve tickets. Refreshments will be sold at the Passport Cafe before the show and during intermission. Tickets are $18 for adult admission and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at embassy.ticketbud.com or by calling 240-362-7183 to reserve your tickets.
Cast:
Taber Robinette - Don Baker
Aurora Mahoney - Jill Tanner
Amy Green - Mrs. Baker
Sawyer Jenkins - Ralph Austin
Directed by Katlynn Lahman
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