THE SEAFARER by Conor McPherson
OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 8, 2009
A mysterious stranger visits four friends for a Christmas Eve poker game in The Seafarer, a Tony-nominated play by leading Irish playwright Conor McPherson. Directed by Artistic Director Charles Towers, the cast features Merrimack Repertory Theatre veterans David Adkins, Allyn Burrows, Jim Frangione, Gordon Joseph Weiss, and Mark Zeisler.
The Seafarer currently is one of the Top 10 most produced plays in America. Nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Seafarer is a hilarious and chilling tale of the sea, Ireland and redemption. James "Sharky" Harkin has returned home to care for his aging brother Richard, who has recently gone blind, and to spend Christmas Eve with old friends Ivan and Nicky. Nicky is accompanied by the mysterious Mr. Lockhart, whose connection to Sharky's past is slowly revealed as the evening devolves into an all night, liquor-soaked game of poker where the stakes are damningly high.
"A midnight-black comedy, one that wrenches laughter out of the despair of frustrated men." - The Wall Street Journal ANNOUNCING THE CAST OF THE SEAFARER
David Adkins - Tranced (2009)
Allyn Burrows - The Pursuit of Happiness (2008), Aunt Dan & Lemon (2006), The Homecoming (2005), As You Like It (1988), A Moon for the Misbegotten (1991), God's Country (1993) Jim Frangione - The Pursuit of Happiness (2007) Gordon Joseph Weiss - A Moon for the Misbegotten (2009) Mark Zeisler - Tranced (2009), The Homecoming (2005)
SPECIAL EVENT NIGHTS FOR THE SEAFARER: Pay What You Will Night - October 15 at 7:30PM Director's Dialogue - October 15 at 7:30PM Lowell Night - October 17 at 8PM Opening Night - October 18 at 7PM Cookie Matinee - October 21 at 2PM Post Show Forums - October 22, 29 and November 5 at 7:30PM Read the Press Release or Call 978.654.4MRT |
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