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Wish You Were Here

Presented by Gloucester Stage at Gloucester Stage Theater, Gloucester MA

Aug 09 - 25 2024
Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi

Live theater performance of Sanaz Toosi’s Wish You Were Here.

A circle of tight-knit girlfriends gather to plan weddings, trade dirty jokes, and try to hang onto a sense of normalcy as protests are breaking out all around them. Centered on a suburb of Iran from 1978 to 1991, each of the friends must choose whether to join a wave of emigration or to remain where the future is uncertain.

2023 Pulitzer Prize Winner Sanaz Toossi brings breathtaking humanity and cutting wit to the stage through these women’s stories, directed by Melory Mirashrafiº. Running ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

$18-$70

Additional time info:

Preview Performances
August 9 + 10 @ 8:00 pm
Champagne Opening
Sunday, August 11
Talk Backs
August 11 + 18 + 25

LOCATION

Gloucester Stage Theater

267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

PARKING INFO

Early arrival is encouraged for all patrons, as parking can sometimes prove challenging.

With a supportive neighborhood sharing the free on-street parking around the theater, patrons will be able to find safe parking spots within a five minute walk on the fullest of shows. There are three accessible parking spaces and a drop off area directly in front of the theater.

Additional free parking is available in the Rocky Neck Cultural District; simply take the next right turn after passing the theater, and you’ll see the parking lot on your right along with on street parking.

When parking on neighboring streets, be double-sure to not block driveways and make room for easy passage on the sidewalk.

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Dates and Times

Fri, Aug 9, 2024

8:00 pm at Gloucester Stage Theater

Fri, Aug 9, 2024

7:30 pm at Gloucester Stage Theater

Sat, Aug 10, 2024

3:00 pm at Gloucester Stage Theater

Sat, Aug 10, 2024

7:30 pm at Gloucester Stage Theater

Sun, Aug 11, 2024

7:30 pm at Gloucester Stage Theater

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