Review: An Eye-Opening STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee Premieres at Tamparep
Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.
Previews: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at TampaRep
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN explores identity, privilege, and masculinity in contemporary America as three brothers, Matt, Jake, and Drew, reunite with their father, Ed, for Christmas. Guided by the 'Persons in Charge,' the audience gains a new perspective on heterosexual males.
TampaRep to Present STRAIGHT WHITE MEN in February
TampaRep presents Straight White Men, a provocative comedy exploring identity, privilege, and masculinity in contemporary America. Follow three brothers as they navigate family dynamics during the holiday season.
TCG Books Presents Steven Levenson And Jill Rafson In Conversation About IF I FORGET And Other Plays
Theatre Communications Group has announced the eleventh iteration of TCG Books Presents, featuring Steven Levenson in conversation with Jill Rafson on YouTube Live Thursday, November 16th at 4 PM ET. TCG Books Presents features authors from TCG Books' roster in conversation about their work. These conversations are livestreamed on TCG's YouTube channel. This event will be in celebration of If I Forget and Other Plays, the new collection of plays by Steven Levenson, published by TCG Books.