TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S The Play 3
A Note from the Director
4 Dialogues: "Plumbing is More Important Than You Think" by Alisa Solomon
The Playwright 9
Biography: María Irene Fornés
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Dialogues: A Master Teacher Closes Her Eyes, by Migdalia Cruz
The Production 14 "If They Should Recognize Themselves" Lileana Blain-Cruz in Conversation with Morgan Jenness 23
Cast and Creative Team
About Theatre For a New Audience 27
Leadership
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Mission and Programs
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Major Supporters
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