The Willard Suitcases
Book, Music & Lyrics by Julianne Wick Davis
Description:
The Willard Asylum for the Chronically Insane began its operations in 1869. When the psychiatric center finally shuttered in 1995, over 400 suitcases were discovered in an attic that belonged to patients who were admitted between 1910 and 1968. The Willard Suitcases is a theatrical event that imagines the owners of these suitcases and their stories while exploring the history and stigma of mental health in our country.
Development History:
Production - American Shakespeare Center
Production - Issue Box Theater
Washington Post’s Top Ten Theatrical Events
Demo Performers
Nancy Anderson, Matt Castle, Keri Rene Fuller, Morgan Morse, Mike Pettry, Randy Redd, Ben Roseberry, Alex Syiek, Danny Ursetti, Sally Wilfert, Tatiana Wechsler