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Playwright: Jane Anderson

Type: Drama
Number of Actors:  7
Location: UNA
Date: April 2023
Description:

This free-structured look at the 1986 Challenger disaster, in which a teacher and six others died as they hurtled into space, explores our need to reach beyond ourselves and dare the universe.

Awards: 

• Stanley Award for Best Direction of Defying Gravity

• Stanley Award for Best Overall Play for Defying Gravity

• Stanley Award for Best Costume Design for Defying Gravity

• Nomination for BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards for Best Play for Defying Gravity

• Nomination for BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards for Best Director for Defying Gravity

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