The Violet Hour

Synopsis:
The Violet Hour, a captivating play about love, friendship and the future is set in 1919 and centers on a young up-and-coming New York publisher, John Pace Seavering, who has enough money to print only one book. John is caught between his old friend, Denis, a very talented writer with an epic manuscript, and his secret lover Jessie, a popular black jazz singer who has written her memoirs. Both are determined to have their books published and both have what they think are life-altering reasons to see their novels in print. Adding to John's personal dilemma is the arrival of a...

Location:
Barrington Stage - Pittsfield
30 Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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