Laurie T. Freed, director of “To the New Girl” and Artistic Director of Peace Mountain Theatre Company.
Since the pandemic, Peace Mountain Theatre Company’s productions have switched gears to virtual. They used their Educational Outreach Program department to produce plays more critical to our community, including topics like bullying, opioid use, and prejudice. The focus is now on young teens through college students utilizing them as their primary actors. A panel discussion is held to deal with various issues of the theme of the play after each performance and available to all.
On May 21, 2021. PMTC will be opening “To the New Girl: Sound Advice for My Husband’s Wife or Mistress,” written by local playwright, Samantha Macher. The main character, a woman, deals with her love and loss in a sometimes humorous and also painful way. There are some poignant moments as well. The cast includes Emily Gilson, Susan Holliday, Yvonne Paretzky, and Liz Weber. Laurie T. Freed will direct.