On May 16, 2014, the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati will present the world premiere of THO’ IT WERE TEN THOUSAND MILES, a play written by William H. A. Williams and directed by Maureen A. Kennedy, founder of the Irish American Theater Company.
A May/December love story, the play combines romance, comedy and loss. Seamus, a retired college professor from Ireland, falls in love with a young folk singer, Fiona, whom he discovers on You Tube, who suddenly turns up on his Midwestern campus.
Playwright William H.A. Williams, a resident of Anderson Township, is an author (several books on Ireland), musician, and former professor at University College Dublin Ireland, where he taught American History for years.
The role of Seamus is played by Michael McEvilley, who has played many leading and supporting parts for the IATC. Carrington Rowe, a 23-year-old Cincinnati actress, is making her debut with the company.
After the play’s Cincinnati debut, the company will take the production to the Acting Irish International Theater Festival in Delray Beach, Florida.
THO’ IT WERE TEN THOUSAND MILES will be performed Friday and Saturday May 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati 45226. Sunday’s performance offers a tea luncheon. Show Tickets are $22.50 pre-paid- $25.00 at the door. Discounts are given to the 2014 members of the IHC and to students. Free parking is included. Call 513-533-0100 to order tickets or visit www.cincyticket.com.
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