Arizona Theatre Company's "Deceived" takes gaslighting to a whole new level.
Featured on the October 2nd, 2025 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- The new Arizona Theater Company “Deceived” is an updated adaptation of the classic psychological thriller “Gaslight”. Mark meets lead actors Laakan McHardy and Tony Roach, and director Jenn Thompson, to find out how this play evolves the story and includes more perspective from of a woman's point of view.
- The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary is celebrating 60 years of offering hope to felines and humans that need it the most. Tony Paniagua profiles two people who have had their lives improved by helping The Hermitage and its mission.
- And, Mark talks with Carrie Bates about her remarkable journey – from being a gold medal Olympic swimmer, through a devastating addiction, to a difficult but sustainable recovery. Find out how she now helps other women make positive, life-saving choices.
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