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Richard Marlow and Abe Daniels in DET's production of Ellie. Credit: Nathan Cox
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“Some of the Most Poisonous People Come Disguised as Family, the title of a book by Summer Reign, could also serve as a perfect subtitle for Bruce Bonafede’s new play, Ellie, now being produced by Desert Ensemble Theatre.

The two-person production stars Richard Marlow (for whom the play was apparently written) and Abe Daniels. Warren (Daniels) has just lost his wife, Ellie, in a car accident. Warren was at the wheel on a dark, rainy night when he failed to navigate a curve in the road, and the vehicle plunged into water. Ellie was killed, and Warren was severely injured, with four broken ribs and a broken arm…”

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Richard Marlow and Abe Daniels in DET’s production of Ellie. Credit: Nathan Cox

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