PST : Shackleton told by Lawrence Howard

All shows at Hipbone Studio
1847 E Burnside with Free Parking
Map and Driving Directions

Back by popular demand! PST is pleased to announce the return of last year's sold-out solo show: the true, epic tale of Ernest Shackleton and the voyage of the Endurance, written and told by Lawrence Howard .

This is the gripping, heart-breaking, true story of British explorer, Ernest Shackleton, and the Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914. Shackleton's dream of being the first to cross the Antarctic continent on foot became a nightmare when his valiant ship, the Endurance, was crushed in the pack-ice of the Weddell Sea. The story of how he and the twenty-seven men of the expedition survived on the ice and eventually came to safety is an epic tale of hardship and suffering, of courage, determination and fortitude.

Many who saw the show last year have said they would come again; many who missed it have begged for a return performance. Woven with just a touch of personal narrative about Lawrence and his father and the lifelong passion they shared for the Shackleton saga, this is a performance that will move you to the depths of your soul.

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What people are saying:
"This is a fascinating story -- I couldn't believe all of the things that these men endured... for two years... in Antartica... nearly 100 years ago! So superbly-told, also- lots of wonderful, strong, sometimes comical images. The parallels between Shackleton's story and Howard's family story give a touch of broader perspective on what it means to endure."

"Saw this show last year and was riveted and on the edge of my seat for the whole time. Amazing story and great delivery!"

"The story of the Endurance is so extraordinary, it cannot fail to fascinate. But Howard delivers it with a scholar's knowledge of the expedition, obvious enthusiasm for the subject, and a very personal affinity for the story, all of which combine to make three hours go by in what seems like 30 minutes."

"I can easily understand how this enthralling tale brings people back again and again. Howard brings the men to life. You can almost feel their presence. Their courage, creativity, passion - all told with Howard's genuine warmth and admiration. Wonderful!"

"Went thinking I'd only stay until intermission when I found out the story was 3 hours long. But from the moment the performance started, I was completely caught up in it. Not by any means just and adventure tale, this has something to say to all of us, especially during these tough times, about what it means to endure. Absolutely fascinating!"