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Essential TheatreAugust 23, 2026

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And it’s a wrap!

‘Helen of the West’ by @susanswavely closes the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival 🎭 Congratulations 🎉 to the cast and crew: Playwright @susanswavely Cast #curtaincall @kughreen @brumblebean @katstoneback @hannahrainebrumley @wadsworth1453 @fredgalyean @georgekotlerwallace Well done and kudos for an amazing performance ✨ Thanks to everyone for coming!
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