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Tony Award winners Richard Nelson, Shuler Hensley, Drama Desk Nominee Lisa Emery and Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno will take part as members of the HVSF acting company read along with several renowned stage and film actors.
Wednesday, Aug. 5:
“The Droll” by Meg Miroshnik; directed by Devin Brain
Set in a shadowy version of 17th century London, “The Droll” begins a year after the “end of theatre,” when all theatrical performances were banned except for “the droll” – a bawdy mash-up of scenes from famous plays. Nim seeks out and apprentices himself to an illegal theatre troupe, and together they try desperately to keep the bard’s words alive. HVSF company actors Sean McNall, Jason O’Connell and Nance Williamson will be joined by Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley, Lucas Dixon, Rachel Spencer Hewitt and Kieran Mulcare.
Friday, Aug. 7:
“Gnit” By Will Eno; directed by HVSF Artistic Director Davis McCallum
Peter Gnit, a funny enough, but so-so specimen of humanity, makes a lifetime of bad decisions on the search for his true self. Eric Tucker, who directed this season’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will be featured in the cast along with Hannah Bos, Lisa Emery, Kris Kling, Annie McNamara and Pete Simpson.
Wednesday, Aug. 12:
“General From America” by Richard Nelson; directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Set in the Hudson Valley during the height of the Revolutionary War, The General from America draws an emotionally rich portrait of America’s most infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold, as he makes the crucial decision to betray the cause for which he nearly gave his life. The cast will feature several actors from the current HVSF season including Thomas Michael Hammond, Francesca Choy-Key, Susannah Millonzi, Kurt Rhoads, Triney Sandoval and Gabra Zackman. Matthew Amendt, who played Hamlet in the critically acclaimed HVSF production in 2011, also joins the cast.
Thursday, Aug. 20:
“Vanity Fair” adapted by Kate Hamill from William Thackeray’s novel; directed by Emily Lyon
Adapted from novelist William Thackeray’s satirical Victorian masterpiece, “Vanity Fair” tells the story of Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp, two very different and wildly flawed heroines, as they navigate life’s various missteps and constantly changing fortunes. Featured in the cast are HVSF company actors Mark Bedard, Sean McNall, Jason O’Connell, Joey Parsons and Nance Williamson.
Readings will take place at The Depot Theatre, 10 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, New York. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at the Depot Theater website.
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