"Libby Skala is magnetic! 

Marvelous!  Cloaked in magic!"

The indominable Lilia Skala comes to life in her granddaughter's deeply personal celebration of a life in the theatre.  Buoyed by a resolute faith, the Austrian stage actress flees the Third Reich and finds herself labouring in a New York zipper factory before working her way back to Broadway and the silver screen - eventually to star in the acclaimed Lilies of the Field opposite Sidney Poitier.

"Absolutely dazzling!  Riveting,

a brilliant play.  Go and see this!"

"A blend of transformative force and ravishing charm.  Performing excellence!  Irresistible!"

"Spellbinding...A privilege to view"

"Enchanting! A well-crafted gem!" - VANCOUVER COURIER  "Superb"- EYE WEEKLY, Toronto   "Astonishing!  Deliciously poignant." -WQXR, Bruce Weber of THE NY TIMES   "Electric!  A Winner!" -VANCOUVER SUN  "Admirable!  Brave and wise..." -BACKSTAGE

Lilia! and Lisl: A Time to Dance are produced in association with Artistic New Directions, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

"Ms. Skala does a marvelous rendition, in an evocative Middle European patois, of her grandmother's velveteen, old world charm that sheaths a steel will.  An adoring portrait...Libby Skala is magnetic in a part that clearly means the world to her."

-Bruce Weber, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Lilia! was developed in part by The Cape Cod Theatre Project and by Artistic New Directions, through Works in Progress performances.  More . . .

WINNER BEST SOLO

PERFORMER

London Fringe Festival 2007

Lilia Skala, Vienna 1930

Last Updated: 3/4/2009

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