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The Flight of Jackie Cochran at Chautauqua Theatre

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What: The Flight of Jackie Cochran at Chautauqua Theatre
When: Saturday, February 8, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Where: Chautauqua Threatre

The Flight of Jackie Cochran will be performed at the Chautaqua Theatre on February 8th at 7:00 p.m. in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. 

Forward DeFuniak, Inc. is pleased to present Nancy Hasty’s one woman play at the Chautauqua Theatre in DeFuniak Springs. The performance is a benefit for the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, a National Register of Historic Places property that is now under restoration. Ms. Hasty will portray Jackie Cochran who was the first woman to break the sound barrier and was head of the WASPs in WWII. She is one of the most famous pilots of the past century setting more records in speed, distance and altitude than anyone, male or female, in the history of aviation. Yet, she is largely forgotten. Jackie, who once lived in DeFuniak Springs, was poor and poorly educated. However, she was successful in the business field as well as in aviation. Her life was interesting and complex, as was her personality.

After securing the rights to the book, “Superwoman Jacqueline Cochran,” written by Jackie’s niece Billie Pittman Ayers and author Beth Dees, Ms. Hasty wrote the play and also acts as Jackie Cochran, whom she resembles. Ms. Hasty has performed this role in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine and in her native Florida. Her acting reviews have been outstanding. In addition, she is the winner, or top finalist, for several playwriting awards.

You may reserve tickets, which are limited, by sending $25/ticket to “Play” at 504 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL. 32435. Make your check payable to Forward DeFuniak, Inc. and write “Play” on the memo line. With identification, your tickets will await you at the box office. If not sold out, tickets will also be available at the door. 

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