The Ford Theater
2580 E Cahuenga Blvd
323.461.3673
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Battle Hymn, Courtesy of Circle X Theatre
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Jan 17, 2009 – Mar 7, 2009
Thursdays–Saturdays (8pm)
Sundays (2 & 7pm)
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- Price
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$20
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Note:
The 2pm Sunday performances are pay-what-you-can.
Chronicling the misadventures of feisty, forward-thinking Martha, Battle Hymn is a touching, comedic, and thoughtful survey of American history, as seen through the eyes of a young mother-to-be. Determined not to birth her child during the violence of the Civil War, 16-year-old Martha resolves to remain pregnant until peace prevails. Unfortunately, she doesn't anticipate two world wars, Vietnam, or the horror of 9/11 — and so remains pregnant for 150 years. This pared-down Circle X production features a medley of colorful characters breathing life into author Jim Leonard's words, confirming that US history isn't nearly as dull as most of our 11th-grade teachers made it seem.
