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\"Karen<\/a><\/p>\n

CoHo Productions presents:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The How and the Why<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Sarah Treem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directed by Philip Cuomo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featuring Karen Trumbo and Gwendolyn Duffy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photo Credit Owen Carey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION<\/b><\/div>\n

Two evolutionary biologists: one an eminent scholar and professor, the other an anxious student with a radical thesis. They are connected by more than just their focus on the female reproductive system – a fertile subject since scientists agree on the <\/span>how <\/span><\/i>of menstruation, but not the <\/span>why.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

From the writer of House of Cards and In Treatment, this fascinating play is a collision of two sharp minds in an embodied, emotional debate. The Grandmother Hypothesis vs. Toxic Sperm Theory. First Wave vs. Third Wave. Nature vs. Nurture. Genetics vs. Family. Only the fittest survive.<\/span><\/p>\n

PRESS COVERAGE<\/b><\/p>\n

Oregon Arts Watch<\/a>\u00a0– Review by A.L. Adams<\/strong><\/p>\n

“A play that probes how women work in every sense\u2014in the workplace, in communication with each other, in the context of family dynamics and romantic relationships\u2014is perennially relevant. But a play about how women work physically, reproductively\u2014is particularly timely. Sarah Treem\u2019s play isn\u2019t leaning on humor or bombast. It\u2019s milder, subtler, and more demanding of its audience. It\u2019s inquisitive, at times pedantic, and deeply concerned. Expect to eavesdrop, consider and learn, but don\u2019t expect any comic relief.”<\/p>\n

Willamette Week <\/a><\/strong>– Review by Hailey Bachrach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roles like Zelda are lacking for women in theater, and Trumbo proves what a loss this lack is with her powerful but sensitive performance…Cuomo keeps things moving at a brisk pace. Trumbo’s performance should not be missed, and there is much to admire in Treem’s interest in scientific women.”<\/p>\n

Judy Nedry Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

CoHo Productions\u2019 line-up of plays is interesting and not particularly mainstream. The theatre\u2019s mission is to broaden perspectives and cultivate empathy through \u201cvibrant and intimate theatrical productions\u201d. There is powerful work being done in this small venue. If you haven\u2019t seen a play there, I strongly recommend it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dennis Sparks Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PRODUCTION HISTORY<\/b><\/p>\n

The How and the Why<\/span><\/i> premiered in 2011 at Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center in New Jersey with oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl. It went on to be produced at InterAct Theatre in 2011, Penguin Theatre in 2012, Chicago\u2019s Timeline Theatre Co in 2014 and Aurora Theatre\u2019s 2016 season in Berkeley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PRODUCTION TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n