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Butterflies Are Free
Butterflies Are Free is a comedy/drama, by Leonard Gershe. The plot revolves around a blind man (Don Baker) living in downtown Manhattan whose controlling mother disapproves of his relationship with a free-spirited hippie (Jill Tanner).
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother’s children’s book series, “Donny Dark” has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When he meets his hooky neighbor, sexy actress, Jill, Mrs. Baker’s controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
Video Created by Jeff Wick
Director: David Hall
David Hall has been active in Aurora Players for many years. In the fall of 2021, he directed the smash hit, HAIR, which won nine TANYS awards, including Excellence in Direction. He has brought his artistic vision as a director to other audience favorites such as The Glass Menagerie, Towards Zero, Grease, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Little Shop of Horrors. He also directed productions with Lancaster Regional Players. At Aurora Players, you may have most recently seen David in And Then There Were None, Miracle On 34th Street, and Alice in Wonderland.
Cast Members
Aaron Saldana
Don Baker
Maryna Seufert
Jill Tanner
Tara Potzler
Mrs. Baker
Tony Wizner
Ralph Austin
Testimonials
These are testimonials of the work itself, not this particular show.
“A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming.”
“A charming play… humorous, winning, and quietly moving.”