Ann" by Holland Taylor, Starring Jayne Atkinson
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Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
A one-woman tour-de-force
An intimate and spirited portrait of Ann Richards, legendary Governor of Texas
In a year when so many women are running for office across all platforms, this play resonates deeply with our current climate.
Written by award-winning actress and writer Holland Taylor (“Two and a Half Men”), Ann is an inspiring and hilarious play that brings us face to face with the complex, colorful, and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Performed by Emmy Award-winner Jayne Atkinson (TV’s “House of Cards”, “Madam Secretary”), Ann takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends, and family.
“…fiery, salty and brash!” – The New York Times