THEATER VOICES will present “Butterflies are Free” by Leonard Gersh, the play that inspired the 1972 movie starring Goldie Hawn, in four staged reading performances directed by Yvonne Perry over the weekend of May 16-18, 2025. As always, admission is FREE, with donations graciously accepted.
THE STORY: Young Don Baker has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. At long last, he decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan to pursue his songwriting ambitions. When Mrs. Baker meets his sexy, kooky actress neighbor Jill, her controlling instincts go into overdrive, with hilariously touching results. The New York Post called the play “Charming, humorous, winning and quietly moving.”
PERFORMANCES: “Butterflies are Free” will be presented on stage at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, 500 Western Ave., Albany on:
- Friday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 17, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m.*
*NOTE LATER SUNDAY PERFORMANCE TIME
CAST & CREW: This production of ”Butterflies are Free” by Leonard Gersh, is directed by professional actress Yvonne Perry. The cast features Brock Whaley, Aaliyah Al-Fuhaid, Nini Hadjis and Drew Sherman, with stage management by Madison Rivera.