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Bramble Theatre Presents: ROOTED by Ben Locke

March 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Understudy Coffee and Books is proud to host its first collaborative event with their neighbors Bramble Theatre Company! This event takes place during The Understudy’s Grand Opening weekend.

Please note this event is pay what you can. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The reading will begin at 7:30 pm and runs approximately 90 minutes. Our cafe will be open for refreshments.

Rooted tells the story of 3 witches who resurrect a famous witch from the past to help them get an unwanted man out of their sacred home. It’s a show about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic.

Ben F. Locke – Playwright

Karissa Murrell Myers – Director

Ky Anderson – Kassie

Aja Singletary – Bailey

Haley Bolithon – Ryan

Stephanie Shum – Merna

Gabby Diaz – Isobel

Carolyn Hu Bradbury – Stage Directions

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