Devereux Productions
Her Final Hour
Friday, Sep 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 4:00 pm,
Sunday September 20, 2:00 pm
Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton, MA
It is the last hour of Rose Anne Bowen’s life. As she awaits execution after eight years on Death Row, she searches for a true understanding of what has led her there. What she discovers changes everything.
This original one-woman play is written and performed by Elizabeth LaPrade and directed by Jean Devereux. LaPrade portrays Rose and seven other distinct characters.
Through the people and experiences that shaped Rose’s life, Her Final Hour also brings awareness to domestic violence, veterans’ wellness, and incarceration and human dignity. A series of post-show conversations designed to encourage dialogue around these areas are scheduled following the performances.
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Audiences are invited to remain for a moderated talkback and panel discussion featuring local professionals and community organizations. Each discussion will focus on one of three areas reflected in Rose’s story:
Domestic violence
Veterans’ wellness
Incarceration and human dignity
The discussions are intended to encourage thoughtful dialogue and connect audiences with organizations serving the community. “One of my hopes is that people continue talking long after they leave the theater,” said LaPrade. “If Rose’s story encourages someone to look a little more deeply before reaching a conclusion, and to think more about the lives reflected in Rose’s story, then this work has found a purpose beyond anything I ever imagined when I first wrote it.”
Originally written as a short monologue for an acting class in 2000, Her Final Hour evolved over twenty-six years into a full-length theatrical work.
