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The How and the Why
Written by Sarah Treem
Director: D. Keith Stiver
Performances: August 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2026
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THE STORY: Evolution and emotion collide in Sarah Treem’s thought-provoking and sharp play about science, family, and survival of the fittest. On the eve of a prestigious conference, an up-and-coming evolutionary biologist wrestles for the truth with an established leader in the field. This intimate and keenly perceptive play explores the difficult choices faced by women of every generation.
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