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Recognition by Ken WeitzmanA World Premiere
Directed by Matt Stabile
April 10-25, 2027
Executive Producers: Richard Carpenito; Doreen & David Chemerow
Based on the true and only recently unearthed story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, whose study of Shakespeare uncannily led to a storied career as one of the country’s first codebreakers, influencing the outcome of two world wars, and (along with her husband) laying the foundation for the science of cryptology and modern encryption techniques used to this day by the NSA, FBI, and CIA. Was it because of her covert work and existence that most Americans had never heard of her? Or did someone bury her contributions in an effort to steal credit for themself?
Ken Weitzman, creator of the non-traditional theatrical experience, The Happiness Gym, which enjoyed the start of its own NNPN Rolling World Premiere at our inaugural Owl New Play Festival, is back for another festival and another world premiere. This epic-tale follows the life and career of one of the first American codebreakers, whose contributions helped the US win WWI and WW2 even though most Americans have never heard of her.
Performances: Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
No Saturday matinee on opening (4/10)
Packages:
MainStage Opening Night Celebration Package: All opening nights (VIRGINIA 12/5/26, Sheltered 1/23/27, and Recognition 4/10/27), including pre and post-show receptions: $189 ($225 value)
MainStage Season Subscription Packages: All three MainStage productions (VIRGINIA, Sheltered, Recognition): $149 ($180 value)
Joanna Castle Miller’s Bad Faith Trilogy Add-On: See the full trilogy by adding on INFERNA and CONVERSA for an additional $99 ($120 value)
Individual Ticket Prices for the Mainstage Series:
Opening Night Celebrations: $75 (includes a pre & post-show reception)
Individual Tickets: $60
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777 Glades Road, Florida Atlantic University, Performing Arts Building, Boca Raton, FL, United States, Florida 33431
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