December 21, 2022 – Sarasota
Sarasota Jewish Theatre is proud to present its first play of 2023, Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr February 21-26, 2023.This award-winning, internationally acclaimed play tells the true story of a Hollywood glamour girl, who had to hide her Jewish origins and her scientific genius in order to survive. Hedy Lamarr, glamorous siren of the silver screen, was more than ‘The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.’ She invented Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology that makes the world of wireless communication tick. Who knew that Hedy Lamar invented the technology that led to the cellular telephones that most of us use every day?
The play, which has been presented in 11 countries, is written and performed by Heather Massie. Having studied astrophysics with dreams of becoming an astronaut, Massie marries her loves of art and science in the person of Hedy Lamarr. She brings Hedy to life while interacting with the audience and playing the 33 other characters in Hedy’s life including Jimmy Stewart, George Sanders, Bette Davis, and Louis B. Mayer. The audience summons Hedy to unearth the truth behind how such a glamorous actress could create an invention which is ubiquitous today. Massie says, “I use the story of the unexpected genius of Hedy Lamarr to empower women, to inspire audiences to find ways each day to make the world a better place, and to encourage young women in endeavors of science and technology.” For more information on Heather Massie, visit heathermassie.com.
Showtimes are:
February 21, 2023 – 7:30pm
February 22, 2023 – 7:30pm
February 23, 2023 – 7:30pm
February 25, 2023 – 7:30pm
February 26, 2023 – 1:30pm
Sarasota Jewish Theatre plays will be presented at The Players Centre in Studio 1130, at the Crossings at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail. Tickets can be purchased online at theplayers.org or by calling 941-365-2494. For information, email info@sarasotajewishtheatre.org.
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