Molly Sweeney at 3 Penny Theatre

In “MOLLY SWEENEY” Brian Friel, Ireland’s master storyteller (Dancing at Lughnasa, Translations, Philadelphia, Here I Come) has devised a riveting contemporary drama about our faith in medicine and the terrible consequences of a medical miracle.
Molly Sweeney of Ballybeg, Ireland has been blind since infancy, but that’s never kept her from living a full and happy life. She’s known the world and nurtured her imagination through touch, sound, taste, and smell. Molly is content in her world of darkness, but her husband, Frank, dreams his wife will see again. And when he finds a once famous star surgeon who agrees to attempt to restore his wife’s sight, Molly’s vision of her life is forever changed. When the bandages come off can Molly “learn to see”? This fascinating journey plunges deeply into the secrets and hearts of three extraordinary characters who lower the veil and allow us into their very private lives.
“MOLLY SWEENEY” is based on Oliver Sacks’ medical case history “To See And Not See”.
“Molly Sweeney looks at what it really means to have sight”
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
3 Penny Theatre’s production of “MOLLY SWEENEY” is part of RVA’s Acts of Faith Theatre Festival. There will be an Acts of Faith Talkback after each performance.
FAITH CONNECTION: “Molly Sweeney” examines our faith that modern medicine will solve problems and not create new problems.
MORE INFO & TICKETS: https://3pennyplays.org/upcoming-productions/ OR CALL 804-741-5254

Authors

• Brian Friel