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Artwork by Sarah Ruh
Birthday Candles
by Noah Haidle
Directed by Kristine Holtvedt
April 9-18, 2026
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday wondering what her place in the universe is. She celebrates her 18th, 41st, 70th and 101st birthdays all in the span of baking one birthday cake and in the process, she pursues family, dream, love and divinity with herself.
MainStage Production
Included in Fixed Season Pass and
eligible for Flex Season Pass
Online sales shut off 1 hour prior to show
Sensory Friendly performance for this show is
Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 pm.
Show Sponsors
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Opening Night Hosts
Interested in sponsoring this show? Email kelly@lafayettecivic.org
Interested in volunteering as crew for this show?
Email raquel@lafayettecivic.org
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