HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
A truly special one-woman show celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr! "Captivating!" -- The Huffington Post "HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr" - A True Story of Hollywood Glamour & Scientific Genius - The 19x Award-Winning, Internationally Acclaimed NYC Play! Written & Performed by Fulbright Specialist Heather Massie. "Hedy Lamarr, glamorous siren of the silver screen, was more than 'The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.' She invented the Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology that makes the world of wireless communication tick. From Austria to Hollywood, WWII, torpedoes, ecstasy, and intrigue to the very cell phone in your pocket – Hedy Lamarr was there!" Portraying 36 characters in this solo play, Massie enchants the audience as Hedy Lamarr, along with Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Louis B Mayer, and more! Hedy is summoned to unearth the truth behind how a glamorous actress could create an invention which launched today's wireless technology revolution! The show premiered Off Broadway and has since toured the US and 10 countries worldwide. Its mission is to inspire audiences to pursue their passions, especially to encourage young women in science and technology, and to establish Hedy Lamarr as a role model for intelligence, ingenuity, and invention. https://www.heathermassie.com/hedy