2023 SHOWS
July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd
the Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) 1414 Art Center Ave. New Smyrna Beach
July 28th, 29th, and 30th
Unity Spiritual Center of Daytona 908 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill
THE AMISH PROJECT is a fictionalized account of the aftermath of a true story. When a deranged gunman enters an Amish School in a small Pennsylvania town and shoots 10 Amish schoolgirls, the non-Amish community is horrified and turns against the gunman’s widowed wife and family. But the Amish, who had lost children in the incident, teach the community—and us—what it is to love, forgive, and heal by taking her and her sons under their protective wings.
REVIEWS:
“The Amish Project is thought-provoking, compelling theatre.” – nytheatre.com
“Extraordinary… compelling… a remarkable piece of writing.” – The New York Times
“[Dickey’s] craft made me weep.” – Time Out New York
“(playwright) Dickey . . . tackles metaphysical subjects with power and empathy. . . must-see!” – The Star Tribune
July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd
the Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) 1414 Art Center Ave. New Smyrna Beach
July 28th, 29th, and 30th
Unity Spiritual Center of Daytona 908 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill
THE AMISH PROJECT is a fictionalized account of the aftermath of a true story. When a deranged gunman enters an Amish School in a small Pennsylvania town and shoots 10 Amish schoolgirls, the non-Amish community is horrified and turns against the gunman’s widowed wife and family. But the Amish, who had lost children in the incident, teach the community—and us—what it is to love, forgive, and heal by taking her and her sons under their protective wings.
REVIEWS:
“The Amish Project is thought-provoking, compelling theatre.” – nytheatre.com
“Extraordinary… compelling… a remarkable piece of writing.” – The New York Times
“[Dickey’s] craft made me weep.” – Time Out New York
“(playwright) Dickey . . . tackles metaphysical subjects with power and empathy. . . must-see!” – The Star Tribune
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT:
Jessica Dickey, a native of Pennsylvania, began her research on Amish culture in order to write her play The Amish Project, which was praised by audiences and critics alike during its Off-Broadway run at the prestigious Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York City. The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the tragic events of the Nickel Mines shooting, when the local milkman walked into an Amish schoolhouse and shot all the girls and then himself. The Amish responded to this crime by forgiving the gunman and embracing his family as fellow victims. Honoring the redemptive aspects of this incredible story, The Amish Project is published by Samuel French, continues to be produced all over America and the world, and was listed by nytheatre.com as a play that should have been nominated for the Pulitzer. The Amish Project won the CAPPIE Award for Best Play.
Coming Soon…
KEEPERS OF THE DREAM
FALL OF 2023
Coming live to stages in Volusia County in late fall, 2023. Exact dates and venues to be announced.
A fictional work by Joe Cavanaugh, with Kevin Campbell and Gary Broughman, exploring a possible meeting of two of America’s greatest 20th century writers. Live music and high drama as their powerful words unfold to speak to us in our current times.
KEEPERS OF THE DREAM
FALL OF 2023
KEEPERS OF THE DREAM
FALL OF 2023
Coming live to stages in Volusia County in late fall, 2023. Exact dates and venues to be announced.
A fictional work by Joe Cavanaugh, with Kevin Campbell and Gary Broughman, exploring a possible meeting of two of America’s greatest 20th century writers. Live music and high drama as their powerful words unfold to speak to us in our current times.