‘Freedomland’ Adds to SCR 1997-98 Lineup

South Coast Repertory has slated a new comedy, “Freedomland,” by Amy Freed, to fill the second slot in its 1997-98 Mainstage season, completing the schedule of six subscription offerings. The world-premiere production, to run Oct. 10 to Nov. 16, will be directed by SCR Producing Artist Director David Emmes.

“Freedomland” was commissioned by the Costa Mesa theater. The script had a staged reading in June on the SCR Mainstage. A theater spokesman describes the play as an “insane comedy about an American family in free-fall from grace.”

Freed has also written “Still Warm,” “Claustrophilia” and “The Psychic Life of Savages,” which has won several major drama prizes.

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