The Whale
PLAYWRIGHT
Samuel D. Hunter
DIRECTOR
Heidi Cline McKerley
May 16 – June 14, 2015
A powerful drama aimed at the heart of modern America
SYNOPSIS
At six hundred pounds, Charlie has hidden himself away in his small apartment. Isolated and hungering for redemption, he desperately tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter before it’s too late. As he eats his way into oblivion, his life intersects with a lonely nurse and a mysterious young Mormon missionary, all of whom seek grace and human connection – and discover that beauty and kindness come in unexpected forms. Marking Artistic Director Freddie Ashley’s return to the stage after a four-year absence, Actor’s Express will close the season with what is certain to be the most talked-about theatrical event of the spring.
“FOUR STARS. LEAVES AN EMOTIONAL WALLOP IN ITS WAKE.”
– NEW YORK Daily News
"RIVETING...AN IMPASSIONED AND ARRESTING CLASH OF MINDS AND EMOTIONS.”
– New York Observer
“LEAN, RAW AND VITAL...”
– Chicago Tribune
Cast & Creative Team
Freddie Ashley
Charlie
Agnes Lucinda Harty
Mary
Kyle Brumley
Elder Thomas
Tiffany Porter
Liz
Stephanie Friedman
Ellie
DIRECTOR
Heidi Cline McKerley
SCENIC DESIGNER
Phillip Male
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Andre C. Allen
SOUND DESIGNER
Dan Bauman
COSTUME DESIGNER
Deyah Brenner
PROPERTIES MASTER
Kristen Hunsicker
STAGE MANAGER
KATHERINE ROSE TIERNEY
DRAMATURG
MICHAEL EVENDEN
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
DAVID STERRITT
CASTING DIRECTOR
SHEILA OLIVER
ASSISTANT Stage Manager
erica mandato
DRAMATURGY ASST.
katherine quin
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
D. CONNOR MCVEY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ENGLISH BRACKETT
PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN
TOM PRIESTER
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
ELIZA CRAFT
CASTING DIRECTOR
SHEILA OLIVER
CASTING ASSOCIATE
JUSTIN KALIN
CHARGE SCENIC ARTIST
AMANDA NERBY
WIG DESIGNER
LAMONT SAMUELS
RUNNING TIME
Two hours with one intermission
CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Advisory: This production contains full nudity, strong adult language and descriptions and depictions of sensitive and intense issues and situations. For more detailed information about potential trigger warnings, please click HERE
SEATING
There is open seating for this production.
PERFORMANCES
Previews
May 12 & 13 at 8 pm
Opening Night
May 14 at 8 pm
Regular Performances
May 14 – June 12, 2022
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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