LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE by Martin Pierce

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE is a play that follows a diverse group of Seattle Mariners fans (and non-fans) as they experience the highs and lows of the record-breaking, and ultimately heart-breaking, 2001 season that was tragically interrupted by 9/11.

In 2001 Seattle baseball fans entered the season expecting a down year, but as the Mariners roared out to a huge lead it was soon apparent that they were in for a special season. With the All-Star Game being played at Safeco field, Seattle was truly the center of the baseball universe. Visions of a world series danced in fans’ heads until the season was tragically interrupted by 9/11. Despite setting the major league record for most wins in a season, things weren’t quite the same. There was no cheering in the streets, only muted celebrations and even die hard Mariners fans secretly rooted for the Yankees.

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE, set in a small Seattle neighborhood café, follows a group of employees and customers as they experience the highs and lows of the baseball season, the major transitions in their own lives, love, tragedy and 9/11.Most of all it’s a story of how bonds are forged through good times and bad, through events both seemingly trivial and life-changing.

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE is the debut play by West of Brooklyn’s Martin Pierce and will open August 2, 2007 at Theatre Off Jackson.