In My Daughter's Name

Posted by: Angels Theatre Company

In My Daughter’s Name, by Becky Key Boesen, is a play inspired by the life and death of Amanda Thomas, the 27 year old mother of two young children. On February 28, 2009, in Hannibal Missouri, Amanda was attacked while she slept, and stabbed to death by Manuel Cazares, her former domestic partner.

In My Daughter’s Name begins when the playwright, a young mother herself, meets Jody - Amanda’s mother. Their discussion focuses on memories of Amanda as a child and explores the events leading up to Amanda’s death, including the system loopholes she encountered while seeking protection from the father of her child. It is a play written to raise questions and awareness regarding domestic violence and to encourage dialogue between victims, advocates, law enforcement, first responders and community members.

Central themes in the play are – human relationships, the cycle of violence, self-esteem, control issues and the need for unconditional love.

The Angels Theatre Company's goal for this production is to work with local social service organizations to educate women, men and families about domestic violence and to educate theatre goers about the community resources available for those facing violent situations in their own lives, as well as encouraging action to assist those in need of help.

There will be a facilitated discussion following each performance.

Performance dates Oct. 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM and Sunday Oct. 24 at 2 PM in the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater. Admission is $20 general admission, $15for students and seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more.

There is a formal panel discussion focusing on community resources following the 2 PM Matinee on Sunday afternoon Oct. 24, 2010.

More information and tickets are available at http://angelscompany.org/in-my-daughters-name or by calling 402-474-2206

Community partners include:

The Lied Center for Performing Arts

Voices of Hope, Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition, Hope Crisis Center, Friendship Home

ACLU Nebraska, Lincoln Seroptimists, Woods Charitable Fund & the Nebraska Arts Council