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Live theatre, for centuries, has provided audiences with a range of works dealing with subject matters that run the gamut of topics. But a really good play has a way of making you laugh, cry and most importantly think.
"The Way Home" was written to allow the audience to be immersed in the lives of three women and and to share their experiences with cancer. The story follows a reporter who interviews two women, both undergoing cancer treatment. While there are funny moments as well as powerful moments, ultimately it makes you think.
“I think the more we talk about it and make that dialogue available to the public it will cause more people to get screened while it can be cured” said Vanessa Hall, who is currently battling ovarian cancer, and plays the role of the reporter writing a series on the other two women’s battles.
The Artists Collaborative Theatre donated their talents, putting on a play that ran Thursday Night through Sunday Afternoon, dealing with the difficult topic.
"The Way Home" starring Vanessa hall, Mary B. Anderson and Shirley Bee, offered a fresh perspective on end of life issues with a humorous approach, but made a serious point with an emotional performance.
“Having to face this everyday is a tough thing but ultimately it makes you stronger.” Hall said speaking on the real life emotion she brought to stage, due to her own struggle with cancer. “Yes I would say that (the battle with ovarian cancer) has colored my performance."
Friday night’s production was held as a benefit for Breast Cancer Awareness, with all the proceeds benefiting breast cancer initiatives.