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In her 2009 play, currently presented by Redwood City’s Dragon Theatre, Liz Duffy Adams offers a window into the adventuresome existence of 17th-century English playwright Aphra Behn.

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Karla is an assistant lifestyle editor with Embarcadero Media, working on arts and features coverage.