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Polly Draper and Cast of 20th Century Blues Meet the Press

Susan Miller’s play begins November 12 under the direction of Emily Mann.

| Off-Broadway |

October 17, 2017

The cast of 20th Century Blues meet the press. — The cast of *20th Century Blues* meet the press.
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The cast and crew of Susan Miller's 20th Century Blues met the press today at the rehearsal studio for the production's New York premiere. Emily Mann directs the production, set to begin performances November 12 for a limited run through January 28 at the Pershing Square Signature Center.

Emily Mann directs the New York premiere of Susan Miller's 20th Century Blues. — Emily Mann (left) directs the New York premiere of *20th Century Blues*, written by Susan Miller (right).
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20th Century Blues features Beth Dixon, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Polly Draper, Kathryn Grody, Ellen Parker, and Charles Socarides.

The play is described as follows: "A reunion. An argument. A Ted Talk. Emotional mutiny. And a bond that connects four women who meet once a year for a photo shoot, chronicling their changing (and aging) selves as they navigate through love, careers, children, and major world events. But, when these private photographs have the potential to go public, their relationships are tested, forcing the women to confront who they are, what they've become, and how they'll deal with whatever lies ahead."

Producers Lida Orzeck (left) and Eva Price (right) snag a photo with playwright Susan Miller (center). — Producers Lida Orzeck (left) and Eva Price (right) snag a photo with playwright Susan Miller.
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The production will feature scenic design and projection design by Beowulf Boritt, costumes by Jennifer von Mayrhauser, lighting by Jeff Croiter, and sound by Darron L. West.