Sept. 12, 2002--“Ethan's People,” a one-act play by local playwright Richard Gaw, will be performed at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Bacchus Theatre of the Perkins Student Center, Academy Street, Newark. Sponsored by UD’s Faculty Staff Assistance Program and Wellness Center in response to the one-year anniversary of 9/11, the event is free and open to the public.

The play, which won the Best Play award at the 2002 Delaware State Play Festival, centers around the relationships of two couples as they confront the realities of tragedy and loss.

“Ethan's People” also represented the state of Delaware at the Eastern States Theatre Festival in Rome, N.Y., in April, and most recently was performed as an off-Broadway showcase at the Producer's Club Grand Theatre in New York City.

The play, directed by award-winning director Laurie J. Bailey, includes local actors Michael Beattie, Andrew Christopulos, Julie Cauffman and Denise Verderosa.

A welcoming reception will begin at 4:45 p.m., and an open discussion with the playwright, director and cast will be held after the performance.