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WAITING FOR LEFTY
written by Clifford Odets
Directed by Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker
June 9 - 26, 2010
The Seeing Place at ATA's Sargent Theatre
with Margret Avery, David Arthur Bachrach*,
Steven Beckingham*, Christoper Bischoff, Jon Dalin, John Gazzale, John
Greenleaf*, Norah Elise Johnson, Ned Lynch, Tyler Moss*, Dothan Negrin,
Gregory Jon Phelps, Adam Reich*, Anna Marie Sell*, Bonnie Singer, Nick
Velkov*, Brandon Walker*, Jamie Watson*, and Joseph Mancuso as LEFTY
COSTELLO.
*Member AEA
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Inspired
by the 1934 Taxi Strike, this powerfully moving classic has become
one of the most important plays of the modern American theater. Set
in the Depression era and dealing with the cynical exploitation of
the working classes, Lefty Costello leads a group of disgruntled
cabbies to fight for the rights they deserve. WAITING FOR LEFTY is
every bit as significant now as it was 75 years ago as new generations
are confronted with the same fears and the same problems--and yet
are still waiting on the world to change.
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with Margret Avery, David Arthur Bachrach*,
Steven Beckingham*, Christoper Bischoff, Jon Dalin, John Gazzale, John
Greenleaf*, Norah Elise Johnson, Ned Lynch, Tyler Moss*, Dothan Negrin,
Gregory Jon Phelps, Adam Reich*, Anna Marie Sell*, Bonnie Singer, Nick
Velkov*, Brandon Walker*, Jamie Watson*, and Joseph Mancuso as LEFTY
COSTELLO.
*Member AEA
REVIEWS
FOR ' WAITING FOR LEFTY '
"How often
does the opportunity arise to see an example of one of the greatest
American playwright's work produced by a company that takes their
work as seriously as this one does, and delivers results that prove
how effective that work is? They tackle the story with energy and
zeal. The ensemble does its job well, delivering solid performances
all around. This is a company to watch. Young, enthusiastic, these
are talented men and women at the start of their trajectory." -
Toby Ring Thelin, Theatre Knights (& Daze)
“ I loved the performers’ enthusiasm
for the material. I look forward to seeing more productions
from them in the future.” - Gena Hymowech,
Show Business Weekly
" Reesa Graham
and Brandon Walker’s staging stays
true to Odets’s Brechtian conception
of the play." - Will Kenton,
Cultural Capitol
" Certainly
a worthy goal, and the large cast seems
dedicated to it." - Ron Cohen,
Backstage
" Rich in period
detail, and lovingly acted, this production
displays an informed affinity for its
subject." - Heather Violanti,
Theater Online
" I highly
recommend this play for its direction
and the quality of the performances.
This is a good theater company - Get
to know their work!" - sheree484,
TheaterMania
" Powerful, moving and provocative are just three of the many words that
describe this theatre experience." - zindymin, TheaterMania
" The lights never dim, the doors never close. For
an hour and ten minutes you feel as if you are a fly on the wall of a real
event. I found myself constantly thinking that I wish I could see something
that creative nowadays on Broadway." - MIDGETSonICE, TheaterMania
" A rare chance
to see an honest and compelling production
of this show. Great ensemble work." -
mferraro678, TheaterMania
" Once again,
with powerful acting and an intimate
presentation, Seeing Place creates a
taut and compelling production." -
rdelaney, TheaterMania
Articles & Interviews about
WAITING FOR LEFTY:
The Seeing Place Theater Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, Opening 6/9 (via Broadway World)
Casting Announced for The Seeing Place's WAITING FOR LEFTY (via Playbill)
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