Advanced Theatre School Productions presents The Night Witches.
The Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment flew in planes made of canvas and wood, and they dropped bombs on Germans every 15 minutes through the night to keep their enemy from sleeping. They were constantly being shuffled and moved to perform new duties; mechanics became navigators, navigators became pilots, and pilots became commanders. Nina and Vera have just finished their training as navigators and are moments away from their first combat mission. As they fight their nerves, the women around them use different means of bolstering their spirits, some more successfully than others. But when the time comes, to the sky they must go. Tonight, however, is different than any night they’ve faced before—their enemy has employed a new tactic taking them completely by surprise. Using movement, song and lyrically styled dialogue, we follow these brave women through one fateful evening during the war. Co-Directors, Rachael VanWormer, Benjamin Cole, and student Assistant Director, Kai Bunyak.
Admission/Cost: $21 - $25
Location:
Theater School
North Coast Repertory Theatre
987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Dates and times:
Thursday, May 26 - 10:00 AM & 5:30 PM
Friday, May 27 - 10:00 AM & 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 28 - 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Sunday, May 29 - 2:00 PM
