Love Letters

Featuring a number of New Mexico celebrities (Diane Denish, Barry Gaines, Bill Lang) among the 10 different couples who perform. Runs through 8/23.

A potpourri of staged readings, to benefit much-needed upgrades to The Adobe Theater, will offer patrons the chance to see two great plays this August as presented by outstanding actors and New Mexico celebrities. A.R. Gurney’s romantic comedy/drama, “Love Letters” will be performed ten times Aug 1 - 17, and Aug 23.

“Love Letters” will feature a number of New Mexico celebrities among the ten different couples who will perform, including (in alphabetic order) former Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, long time ABQ Journal drama critic Barry Gaines, Judge Bill Lang, BIG 98.5 morning host Chaz Malibu, and KKOB Weekend host Terrie Q Sayre along with their actual spouses. (for all but Terrie Q, where it will be her regular on-air sidekick Dan Goss).

They will be joined by a number of Albuquerque Theater standouts in the roles of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. The play tells the story of a star-crossed romance from childhood to seniority through the now nearly lost art of written correspondence that went through the US mail between two friends who eventually became lovers. For a complete list of pairings of readers see our website.