A lesser known but wonderful play by the acclaimed author of Extremities and The Woolgatherer, Shivaree tells the story of a young hemophiliac named Chandler who has been kept, of necessity, by his cab driver mother in a very sheltered sort of existence.  Highly intelligent, but supremely naïve about the ways of the world, Chandler is desperate for contact with the outside world.  He just doesn't know what to do about his craving for love until he meets Shivaree – a neighbor who supports herself as an itinerant belly dancer.  She is a true original, and before too long the delightful Shivaree and the innocent Chandler are in love, much to the consternation of Chandler's mother.  Chandler must choose whether to remain in the safe protection of his hermetic world or choose love and finally venture outside.

Shivaree is a play about courage, protective love, and our need to both have it and escape from it.  Teri Brown, OnStage Playhouse’s Artistic Director, will helm this production, with Sheila Mura serving as Producer.