Weather Girl: A meteorologist confronts the climate crisis on air

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A meteorologist breaks down on live television, abandoning her cheerful facade to warn viewers about the escalating climate crisis. The solo play "Weather Girl" depicts meteorologist Stacey Gross struggling to maintain a positive outlook as wildfires and smog worsen. She ultimately chooses honesty over her network's mandated reassurances. The 70-minute dark comedy, running through October 12 in Brooklyn, explores the hypocrisy of downplaying environmental dangers for ratings.


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