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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
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Intimate. Infamous. Incorrigible.
Through the eyes of a lovable and eccentric bag lady with a sharp wit and a heart as vast as the cosmos she ponders, Wagner weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that celebrate a mosaic of humanity in all its beauty, chaos, and contradiction. One woman plays a whole cast of quirky and unforgettable characters, revealing the invisible threads that connect us all.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Who better than actor/writer/comedian Marga Gomez to play bag lady Trudy (and the many characters she inhabits while examining the human condition) in “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe”? Lily Tomlin originated the role in Jane Wagner’s 1985 play. “There are so many Signs of Stupid Life in 2025,” writes Gomez. “I am excited to revive this iconic play (at Auroa Theatre) to experience something way more intelligent.”
Jean Schiffman
Contributing Writer, Theater
Aurora Theatre Company