Evanston Native Writes & Produces Original Play, “Seven Days at Sea”

Evanston native Martha Hansen is the executive producer, writer, and actor of “Seven Days at Sea” at The Edge Theater.

"Seven Days at Sea" written by Martha Hansen and directed by Margaret Knapp, will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Five older women’s lives intersect on a lesbian cruise ship. While on the cruise, the women confront truths about themselves and each other reflecting a journey through age, illness and renewed sexuality. This show is recommended for mature audiences.

Martha Hansen is a native of Evanston, IL and attended Evanston Township High School as a youth. “Seven Days at Sea” is the first play Martha Hansen has written. Her Chicago acting credits include Superior Donuts (Mary Arrchie Theatre u/s with performances), Moon Over Buffalo, ER, The Games Afoot (Jedlicka Performing Arts Center), American Beauty Shop (Chicago Dramatists u/s), Steel Magnolias (Ignite Theater), Everything In Between (Dandelion Theater) and Minutes and Seconds (Rhinofest).

“I wrote this, my first play, as I feel older women’s voices are rarely heard and it has been a humbling experience. As one friend suggested, it’s like building a plane while flying,” said Hansen. “I am learning about the complexity of bringing a production to life with its myriad pieces and learning from all the people I have been in contact with, especially the Chicago artistic community. On days I’ve felt I might not be able to go on, their enthusiasm and encouragement have buoyed me up and allowed me to continue to complete this play.”

Tickets for “Seven Days at Sea” are $20 - $40 and are on sale now. For more information, visit LightAndSoundProductions.org or call The Edge Theater Box Office at 773.769.9112.