We are thrilled to announce our incredible cast for the world premiere of One Year to Die, a compelling new World War II drama exploring life on the home front, written by Charles LaBorde and directed by Dennis Delamar.
The play is set in rural Louisiana in the early 1940's and explores the harrowing experiences of Edwina, a White Cajun housewife played by Paula Baldwin, and Ella, an African-American widow played by Dr. Corlis Hayes as they anxiously await official word regarding their sons' fates in the war. Through their shared grief and experience, they bond while sewing a quilt.
One Year to Die is based on true events and real people, honoring the playwright’s grandmother, Edwina LaBorde, and the millions of other women who held the nation together on the homefront during World War II.
Without further adieu, here is the cast of One Year to Die :
Edwina- Paula Baldwin
Oscar - Henk Bouhuys
Ella- Corlis Hayes
Naval Officer- Vic Sayegh
Nodie- Robin Canchola
Sarah- Barbara Mager
Priest- Steve Price
Minister- Keith Logan
Sailor- Brian DeDora
Young Joe- Bennett Thurgood
Young Lonnie- Aaron Brown
Battle Sequence Voices-
Dionte Darko
Thom Tonetti
Andrew Roberts
Graham Williams
This production will run for two weekends at Matthews Playhouse from September 20-29, 2024, with a special “Pay What You Can Preview” on Thursday, September 19th at 7:30 pm, benefiting the Matthews Veterans Memorial Restoration Project.
Please do not miss this this powerful new play! Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here: https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/one-year-to-die.
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