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Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

First Preview: Sep 21, 2017
Opening Date: Oct 7, 2017
Closing Date: Oct 29, 2017
Running Time: 01:30
Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

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Teatro Círculo
64 East 4th St, New York, NY 10003
The 2002 Hayman Fire is the largest wildfire in Colorado’s history. It burned over 138,000 acres, destroyed 133 homes, and forced the evacuation of over 5,000 people. Six people were killed. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES explores the true story of Terry Lynn Barton, a forestry technician, who in 2002 started the largest forest fire in Colorado history when she burned a letter from her estranged husband. Under the obsessive scrutiny of investigator Kim Jones, Terry’s actions are called into question in a desperate attempt to uncover the motive behind her crime. 

As we watch Terry’s relationship with her husband deteriorate over time, the clues begin to fall into place. Was the fire really an accident, or was it caused by a woman trying desperately to break free?
Off-Off BroadwayPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Additional performances -Tues, Oct 10, Wed, Oct 11 and Mon, Oct 23 at 7pm

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM


Written By
  • Harrison David Rivers

Director
  • Sherri Eden Barber

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