From Page to Stage...

Photo by Joe Gottsch

Enlightened Theatrics will open its 10th anniversary season with Sarah Ruhl's Dear Elizabeth...

The play is a stage adaptation of letters between poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, a correspondence that is considered one of the greatest in American literature.

Setting the stage, Enlightened Theatrics will transform Salem's Historic Grand theater into a black box, creating an intimate space highlighting the world of letter writing for an audience of only 78 members per performance.

To create further connection, community members are invited to share in the visual representation of the story by writing Enlightened Theatrics a letter answering one or both of the questions: “Who is your favorite poet/author and why?” and/or “Is there a letter you received that changed your life?”

Received letters will be displayed throughout the run of our show in the lobby. To participate, send your letter to Enlightened Theatrics, 643 Union St. NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301.

Dear Elizabeth...

When: 7:30 p.m. March 10-11, 17-18 and 2 p.m. March 12 and 19.

Where: Salem's Historic Grand Cost: $25

Age: 16 and older

Tickets & Info: 503-585-3427, EnlightenedTheatrics.org