SEASON 38

A PARALLELOGRAM

By Bruce Norris

Directed by Michael Greif

Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck
Costume Design by Jeff Mashie
Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner
Sound Design by Matt Tierney
Animal Trainer William Berloni
Production Stage Manager Jane Grey
Stage Manager Shae Candelaria

“Stinging, funny and clever!” - The New York Times

“A bang-up production and a smart cast!” - Hollywood Reporter

“Bruce Norris's time-twisting tale unfolds in knockabout style.” - Financial Times

“It makes your head spin in all the right ways.” - Chicago Tribune

“The play offers plenty to think about and much to enjoy in Michael Greif's sleek production.” - The New York Times

“In essence, A Parallelogram is about giving a shit.” - The New York Times

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Second Stage wishes to express its appreciation to Theatre Development Fund for its support of this production.

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD

By Anna Deavere Smith

Music composed & performed by Marcus Shelby

Directed by Leonard Foglia

Scenic Design by Ricardo Hernandez
Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Leon Rothenberg
Projection Design by Elaine McCarthy
Production Stage Manager Michelle Bosch
Stage Manager Brendan Fay

Anna Deavere Smith's acclaimed solo play was adapted for HBO, and aired February 24, 2018.

“Absorbing and wonderfully energizing ANNA DEAVERE SMITH is invaluable, the American theater’s most dynamic and sophisticated oral historian.” - The New York Times

“Gripping & unpredictably entertaining! An extraordinary two hours. Anna Deavere Smith is a virtuoso.” - Newsday

“Anna Deavere Smith gives a bravura performance. One of her most ambitious and powerful works.” - Variety

“★★★★! Audacious and Mind-opening!” - Time Out New York

“Unquestionably great theatre!” - New York Magazine

Second Stage wishes to express its appreciation to Theatre Development Fund for its support of this production.

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MAN FROM NEBRASKA

By Tracy Letts

Directed By David Cromer

Scenic Design by Takeshi Kata
Costume Design by Sarah Laux
Lighting Design by Keith Parham
Original Music & Sound Design by Daniel Kluger
Dialect Coach Stephen Gabis 
Movement Consultant Patrick McCollum 
Production Stage Manager Shaminda Amarakoon
Stage Manager Hillary Pfeffer

“A dazzler - a great show.” - Deadline

“The most interesting drama to come along since The Humans.” - Huffington Post

“A compassionate work by Tracy Letts, directed with a masterly force and delicacy by David Cromer. It asks us to feel--truly feel .” - The New York Times

“Compelling and provocative. Man From Nebraska resonates with deep emotion and pulses with humanity.” - The Hollywood Reporter

“A splendid production with an ensemble that's heaven-sent” - NY 1



Additional support provided by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Creel.

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2ST UPTOWN: SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER

By Chisa Hutchinson

Directed By May Adrales

Scenic Design by Lee Savage
Costume Design by Sara Ryung Clement
Lighting Design by Seth Reiser
Original Music & Sound Design by Kate Marvin
Production Stage Manager Lori Ann Zepp
Stage Manager Merrick A.B. Williams

Lead funding for 2ST UPTOWN is provided by the Time Warner Foundation. Chisa Hutchinson was the Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence at Second Stage Theater.

Photos by Joan Marcus