In this touching, sweet and ultimately uplifting play, a young Canadian woman (played by Russell) comes to work for an aged Philadelphia aristocrat, Judge Francis Biddle (played by Whitridge), at his home in Washington, D.C. The judge was former Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt, and after the war he was named Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg by President Truman. The play takes place during 1967 and 1968 as they “try” to understand each other in what Biddle knows is the final year of his life.
“Trying” was called “comic and touching” by The New York Times and “exquisitely literate, moving and compelling” by Variety.
The play is directed by Doug Bechtel and opens on Friday, July 29 with additional performances Saturday, July 30 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 to 7. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvills Bookstore and online at www.orcasactors.com. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. “Trying” is suitable for all ages but may not interest younger children. For more information, call 317-5601.
