MilkWood makes way for the LEE Initiative’s McAtee Community Kitchen
MilkWood debuted at Actors Theatre in the winter of 2013. The moniker is an “homage to Dylan Thomas’ Under Milkwood, a heartwarming play about a unique community that Chef (Edward) Lee says reminds him of Louisville in its portrayal of an ‘authentically one-of-a-kind community that is rich in history but also a city looking towards the future.’ Coincidentally, Under Milkwood was the first show that former artistic director Jon Jory directed at Actors Theatre.” Seven years and numerous performances later, MilkWood’s run as a restaurant has concluded, but there’s always a method to chef and owner Lee’s actions. He explains in a social media release earlier this week. I am closing MilkWood today after 7 amazing years in downtown Louisville. The events of the past week have given all of us much to think about and the time to reflect and decide where we go from here. I want to help my community of...Read more