Molly Sweeney

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents “Molly Sweeney,” written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30.

Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish writers, “Molly Sweeney,” Irish master playwright Brian Friel illuminates the difference between seeing and knowing in a story told through three shifting perspectives: that of Molly, a fiercely independent, lifelong blind woman; her husband, Frank; and Mr. Rice, the doctor who believes he might restore her eyesight. Who are these people? What do they want and why? Does Molly want to regain her eyesight? Yes. Perhaps. But what “vision” will blaze through that towering framework of perspective that Frank and Rice have long come to embrace. What will be true? She doesn’t know. And neither do they.