More than a century ago, a remarkable woman, Lilia Skala, broke barriers that would be considered daring even by today's standards. A female architect, a leading lady of the stage, a refugee of Hitler's Reich, she literally fled for her life during WWII and landed in Queens, NY where she rose from factory worker, to Broadway, to an eventual Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Sidney Poitier in 'Lilies to the Field' . Enter her granddaughter Libby Skala, an award winning actress in her own right who, under the direction of Gary Austin, founder of Los Angeles' legendary improve company THE GROUNDLINGS, followed her grandmother's time worn request: "Write a part for me" A light lunch will be served.

Marvelous. Magnetic. Cloaked in magic."

NY Times

Brilliant play. Go and see this!"

CBC RADIO, Canada

"Spellbinding. A privilege to view."

THE SCOTSMAN, Edinburgh