“Thérèse: The Story of a Soul,” the live theatrical one-woman drama performed by actress Audrey Ahern and directed by Patti Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles, at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Admission is a free-will offering.

The drama is a face-to-face encounter with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the most beloved saint of modern times. In this one-woman performance, Thérèse speaks directly to the audience with humor, grace and humility. This is not the saccharine story of the “Little Flower” but an honest, loving portrait of a real girl who struggled with anxieties and overcame these obstacles by trusting in God.

The musical score is lyrical and inspiring, and was composed by Sister Clare Sokol, herself a Carmelite nun. “Thérèse” is a delightful drama particularly suited to young adult and teen audiences.

She was born Marie Françoise Thérèse Martin on Jan. 3, 1873, and at the age of 15, she became a Carmelite nun. Thérèse contracted tuberculosis and as her health declined, she wrote her famous autobiography, “Story of a Soul” at the request of her superiors.

She died on Sept. 30, 1897, at the age of 24. St. Thérèse of Lisieux was canonized in 1924, and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II, one of only three women to be given this honor in the history of the Church.

Ahern is a an experienced actress, working in both live theater and film, with a special affinity for classical theater. A lifelong Catholic, Ahern chose St. Thérèse as her Confirmation patron.