SHANE PETERMAN, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PRESENTS

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life In the Universe

By JANE WAGNER

ON THE TERRY MARTIN MAIN STAGE 

“The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe opened on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre on September 26, 1985. Directed by playwright Jane Wagner, the production starred Lily Tomlin. After touring extensively with the show, Tomlin returned to Broadway for a limited engagement of the play, opening at the Booth Theatre on November 16, 2000. In January 2022, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe premiered off-Broadway at The Shed, starring Cecily Strong directed by Leigh Silverman.

THEATRE NAMING SPONSORS:
Anonymous, Stan Graner and Jim McBride, Kathy Messina

This play is a beast. It is a remarkable work and it has been an absolute joy to work with this beautiful team and our incredible Marianne.  It takes the audience on an exquisitely crafted  journey thru human experience.  As we get the pieces of the puzzle the picture of how interconnected we are and how no one is insignificant begins to form. When it all fits together it's truly beautiful.  I love the idea of looking at humanity as a whole and without preconceived notions.  I love to be reminded of our connection and our beautiful brokenness.  I hope you get goosebumps.

*Appearing through the SPT Agreement between this theatre, WaterTower Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association; the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 

NOTE TO AUDIENCE: The videotaping or audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.

Nohemi Reynoso, Rev. T.J. Fitzgerald, and First Unitarian Church of Dallas, The Puckett-Gonzales Family, Jeni Stennis, Steven, Zoë, and Archer Galloway, Althea Kearney

Rebecca Neef, President 
Steven Pipes, Vice President 
Maggie Vera, Vice President  
Phil Longacre, Treasurer 
Jeannette Johnson, Secretary 

Rosalind Benjet 
Blake Clemens 
Barbara Daseke 
Tim Horan 
Nadia Loudon 
Craig Sutton 
Tiffany Richmond 
Maggie Vera
Brittany Willis

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