One woman.
One final hour.

One unforgettable story.


Some stories entertain us. Others invite us to see one another differently.

“I’m not asking for you to excuse what I did. I’m asking you to see who I am.”

ABOUT THE PLAY

It is the last hour of Rose Anne Bowen's life. As she awaits execution after eight years on Death Row, she searches for a true understanding of what has led her there. What she discovers changes everything.

PERFORMANCES

09.18

09.19

09.20

Northampton Center for the Arts

Communities & Awareness

Although Her Final Hour is a work of fiction, many of the experiences reflected in Rose's journey are shared by individuals and families in our communities.

As Rose's story unfolded, we began to recognize the many ways her journey reflects the lives of people in our communities. We invite you to learn more about these connections and the organizations working every day to support those affected by them.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Her Final Hour shines a light on the realities of abusive relationships and the profound impact they can have on individuals, families, and communities.

VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Rose's story reminds us that the effects of war often extend far beyond the battlefield, touching veterans, their loved ones, and future generations.

INCARCERATION AND HUMAN DIGNITY

Through Rose's experiences, Her Final Hour invites us to reflect on incarceration, accountability, compassion, and the humanity that exists within every person's story.

Story. Empathy. Understanding. Community.