

Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End
Margaret Engel
The story of the unsinkable Molly Ivins, the famously brassy newspaper columnist and best-selling author.
A true Texas original, Ivins was a sharp-tongued wit who skewered the political establishment and the “good ol' boys” with her unforgettable humor and wisdom.
Written by twin sisters, themselves longtime journalists, the play celebrates Ivins' courage and tenacity – even when a complacent America wasn't listening.
"A memorable portrait of a crusading journalist who broke gender barriers to establish herself as one of the nation's most influential and compassionate political columnists."
— Theatermania
"It's a very interesting piece of work, in that it encompasses the whole scope of her life. You get her history, you get her politics, you get a taste of her relationships (the most important of which was her antagonistic one with her father). You follow her all the way to the end of her life in this play. My hope – the way I feel about it as an actor – is that you're really sad when it comes to an end. You think about the political scene today and it would have been great fun to watch what she would would have done... I think that there are some beautiful things in this piece about encouraging people to realize that no matter what you do in life, you have another job, which is being a citizen!"
— Betsy Kruse Craig, Artistic Associate, Invisible Theatre in Tucson, AZ
"Red Hot Patriot is an inspiring piece of theater."
— Broad Street Review
| Character |
|---|
| Helper an impassive copy clerk who can be either male or female (non-speaking role). |
| Molly a tall, brassy, middle-aged reporter. |
Red Hot Patriot is a play written by Margaret Engel and published by Samuel French .
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