Stage of redemption
Second Chance Players actors rehearse for their inaugural show Bill W. and Dr. Bob which runs Feb. 16- 25. (Photo via Instagram) Theater company offers second chances for those in recovery RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com A new theater company officially enters the landscape Feb.
25 with its inaugural performance. While a community theater at heart, Second Chance Players is also a safe space. SCP founder and Executive Director Bill Shea leads this group that provides a creative theater outlet for those in recovery.
For its first show, the company is staging Bill W. and Dr. Bob, a play that tells the story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous and their wives who founded Al-Anon.
Exploring the journey of recovery, the show certainly introduces SCP and its mission. “Our goal is to provide a platform for individuals in recovery to share their stories, heal through artistic expression and break down stigmas surrounding addiction,” Shea said in a press release announcing the show, which he also directs and stars in. “This first production is a testament to the resilience and creativity that arise when individuals are given a second chance.” ……………….. ‘Bill W.
