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October 4, 2014 @ 3:00 am – 5:00 am
Better
The world premiere of a gentle, funny examination of family and mortality a Jewish, Midwestern Chekhov for the 21st century. Leaving her husband Cal behind in New York City to watch her son, Annie returns to her childhood home in the Midwest to escape marital discord and visit her father, who is dying of cancer. As dramatic changes outside of her control take place around her, she reconnects with her mother, grandmother and brother, and childhood friends. Secrets are revealed, wine is drunk, songs are sung and relationships rekindled. Oct. 3-Nov. 9; Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village, CA 90039; $25; 310-307-3753 or www.EchoTheaterCompany.com