LET ME DOWN EASY.

ANNA DEAVERE SMITH’S

LET ME DOWN EASY

EXTENDS AT SECOND STAGE THEATRE
FOR FOUR WEEKS THROUGH DECEMBER 6

Second Stage Theatre is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith’s LET ME DOWN EASY, has extended four weeks, through December 6. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY opened on Wednesday, October 7 and was originally scheduled to run through November 8. For subscription or ticket information, please call the Second Stage Theatre Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit www.letmedowneasy.com. Theatre is located at 305 West 43rd street.

Channeling a dramatic range of interview subjects, from artists and athletes to doctors and those they treat, LET ME DOWN EASY is a virtuosic and moving exploration of the power of the body, the price of health, and the resilience of the spirit. With Ms. Smith’s trademark journalistic precision, LET ME DOWN EASY features first person accounts from a wide variety of sources, including Lance Armstrong and former Texas Governor Ann Richards.

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times calls LET ME DOWN EASY, “A continually engaging and engrossing collection of testimonials about life experienced at its extremes.” Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press calls the play, “Fascinating! This remarkable new show is a joyous celebration of human perseverance.” And Jamie Gangel of The Today Show says, “Run – do not walk – to see this play! Watching Anna Deavere Smith on stage is magical. One minute you are laughing, the next you are crying. It is truly brilliant and stunning.”