Inspired by the true story of a Canadian farmer and his daughter, who suffered from a severe physical disability, Emil Sher’s sensitive drama ends the Cellar season on a provocative note. Mourning Dove tells the story of a family whose world revolves around trying to make life beautiful for their daughter, Tina, and fill her life with beautiful things – dozens of hand carved animals, the largest of which is a dove. Tina, trapped in a world of constant physical pain and agony, has only one shot at release. This Cellar production marks the plays United States premiere. |
