Del Shores's <I>Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife</i> headed for off-Broadway (9682)

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Del Shores's Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife headed for off-Broadway
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          Aug 23, 2003
          
        
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 Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, the latest play from out writer-director Del Shores (Sordid Lives) will open off-Broadway in early 2004 following a successful five-month run in Los Angeles. Tony-winning producer Dede Harris (Hairspray) will produce the New York run with Shores and Sharyn Lane of Delane Entertainment. After receiving overwhelming critical acclaim in Los Angeles, Beth Grant will reprise her title role in the off-Broadway production.     

        
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