An outlandish collision between baseball, fine art and mental illness takes the stage in UVA Drama’s production of The Sweetest Swing in Baseball. When painter Dana Fielding’s life implodes, she’s admitted to a psychiatric hospital for a brief respite and finds it’s not covered by her insurance. She attempts to outplay the health care system by assuming the identity of major league baseball player Darryl Strawberry to prolong her stay and get medical coverage.
Through 10/30. $8-14, 8pm. Helms Theater, 109 Culbreth Rd. 924-3376.
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