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ONION SKIN

by Onion Skin, A Stage Play

Onion Skin peels back the psychological layers of four skin cancer patients. Melanie, Diana, Cherry, and Tim confront their mortality, humanity, and the medical institutions supporting and hindering them.

THE PLAY

Onion Skin is a dramatic comedy about skin cancer. Stylized with lighting, blocking, props, and a video element, the play shows audiences what it's like to fight cancer as a resilient human warrior.

THE PLAYWRIGHT, CO-DIRECTOR, AND PRODUCER

Dara Padwo-Audick has been an award-winning writer, director, and producer for the stage and screen for three decades. She is passionate about telling stories that spark conversations and introspection. Dara also teaches writing at American University in the Film and Media Arts Division.

CO-DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER

Matt Conner has been performing, composing, teaching, and directing for 25 years. He has earned multiple music and stage direction awards, including the Helen Hayes Award for Best Direction and the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Play/Musical.

THE ARTISTS

THE CHARACTERS

THE CAST

THE CREW

Co-Directors: Dara Padwo-Audick & Matt Conner

Co-Producers: Dara Padwo-Audick & Matt Conner

Composer: Matt Conner

Sound Designer: Mark Casale

Lighting Designer: Lee Green

Virtual Set Designer: Jacob Audick

Stage Manager: Abby Altemose

Props, Set, and Wardrobe: Joan Lawrence

Makeup: Robin Maline

Production Assistant: Cassidy Dorman

THE VENUE AND SHOW DATES

Onion Skin will debut at the lovely Cafritz Hall in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2023, at 1 pm, July 19, 2023, at 6 pm, and July 21st at 8:15 pm.

$19,600 RAISED

$18,500 GOAL


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You will receive a shout-out on social media and credit in the play program when you sponsor Onion Skin with a tax-deductible donation of $500. You will also receive an autographed program signed by the directors and producers, a special sunscreen, and ONE complimentary ticket to Onion Skin at the Capital Fringe Festival.

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You will receive a shout-out on social media and credit the play program when you support Onion Skin with a tax-deductible donation of $1000. You will also receive an autographed program signed by the directors and producers, a special sunscreen, and TWO complimentary tickets to Onion Skin at the Capital Fringe Festival.

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You will receive a shout-out on social media and credit in the play program when you support Onion Skin with a tax-deductible donation of $3000 or more. You will also receive an autographed program signed by the directors and producers, a special sunscreen, and TWO complimentary tickets to Onion Skin at the Capital Fringe Festival. You will also receive a VIP invitation for two to the after-party with the cast and crew.

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