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The How and the Why

First Preview: May 12, 2015
Opening Date: May 22, 2015
Closing Date: Jul 26, 2015
Running Time: 02:10
The How and the Why

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Playing @
Shakespeare and Company
70 Kemble St, Lenox, MA 01240

Two brilliant female scientists meet on the eve of a national conference and find themselves clashing over their views on men and women, love and conflict, genes and destiny.

By Sarah Treem, the writer of House of Cards and In Treatment, this quick-witted, award-winning drama will have audiences questioning their ideas about sex.

REPERTORY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
VISIT: http://www.shakespeare.org/performances/all-performances/the-how-and-the-why/

RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Suggested for mature audiences

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  • Wheelchair Info

    Both the Tina Packer Playhouse and Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre are handicap accessible. Please park in our handicap spaces adjacent to each theatre. If possible please notify the box office prior to your arrival so that we may assist you during your visit

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