Recognition Well-Deserved
On her passing, articles on Jerrie Cobb appear in media outlets around the world. Finally!
Jerrie Cobb, Pioneering Aviator and Subject of Now-Running Old Globe Play, Has Died at 88 – SD Union Tribune
“Whenever we look to the heavens, we will see those sky-blue eyes and be reminded of her humble smile, deep compassion and steely determination.
Vaya con Dios, Jerrie! ”
–Cobb Family Statement
NBC 7 Interviews Morgan Hallet Who Plays Jerrie Cobb
“One of the most remarkable things about her story is that no one knows her story,” Actress Morgan Hallett, who portrays Pilot Jerrie Cobb in a new play about her life, told NBC 7 San Diego.
KUSI News Covers They Promised Her the Moon
KUSI News Theater Expert Joey Landwehr and Francella Perez discuss San Diego theater and Laurel Ollstein’s play at the Old Globe.
Mary Beth Fisher wields the exact alchemy of Southern grace, biting wit, and iron will one imagines would be essential for breaking into the boys’ club in the 1930s and ’40s.
San Diego Magazine’s Dan Letchworth reviews They Promised Me the Moon
Old Globe To Tour “They Promised Her the Moon”
The Old Globe announced they will tour Laurel Ollstein’s They Promised Her the Moon to four community venues this spring.
Opening night – Tonight!
Every incarnation of this play has led to this beautiful production. Every cast and director and friend who read my early drafts around my living room with a glass of wine. I’m talking to you – Bernadette Sullivan and Johanna McKay!
Moon Run Extended & First Photos
The Old Globe, due to demand for tickets, extended the West Coast premiere of Laurel Ollstein’s They Promised Her the Moon through May 12, 2019. Sneak preview photos of the production.
Listen to Laurel Ollstein and Morgan Hallet on KPBS Radio
Playwright Laurel Ollstein and Morgan Hallett, the actress who plays Cobb, join Midday Edition o discuss the inspiration for the play.









