An Internationally hailed stage representation of the extraordinary Sarah Bernhardt:

SARAH

Written and performed by Connie Clark

(Performance running time: one hour 45 minutes plus intermission)

Reviews from the 1994 Edinburgh Festival Fringe:

"There is many a legend about Sarah Bernhardt. Her extravagent life and powerful personality thrilled her audiences like no other performer before or since. In her one-woman show, Connie Clark was believably this woman. From the moment she stepped on to the stage, out came fire and passion, wit, extravagance of glance and gesture, and eloquence -- torrents of it ! For the whole of the show, I was enthralled by this exhuberant, rich and joyous personality." The Stage, United Kingdom

"Connie Clark as Sarah Bernhardt achieves the impossible -- she captures the legendary silken-voiced goddess of the 19th century . . . a beautifully structured script." The Scotsman, Edinburgh

"Connie Clark's one-woman show is a triumph that her subject would be proud of. Intimate and warm . . . the energy is quite breathtaking, the performance mesmerising -- a rare theatrical gem Rating: ***** " The Evening News, Edinburgh

From a performance at the New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center:

"She was magnificent! Few could hold a mixed audience with such intensity -- diction, emotions -- poise, delivery, body grace."

Connie Clark lives in western North Carolina in the U.S., and has performed SARAH in the U.S., England, Scotland and Norway. For performance and lecture booking information, contact Connie Clark. Demo video available.

Clark has also developed school programs for children Kindergarten through grade 8 using Bernhardt to teach world history during her lifetime (1844-1923), with follow-up workshops with the children working creative dramatics -- Clark remaining in character as Bernhardt throughout. For information: Connie Clark (connie@venexia.com).

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