by MARTIN MCDONAGH
FEBRUARY 16–25, 2024
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Directed by Becca Johnson-Spinos
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From the undisputed master of dark comedy comes this electrifying tale of a writer in a fictional totalitarian state who is subjected to a ruthless interrogation when a number of his stories bear a striking resemblance to a series of grisly child murders. A hypnotic blend of savagery, suspense, macabre fairytale, and the blackest of gallows humor, Martin McDonagh’s play is a powerful, potent, and provocative tour de force that will haunt audiences long after the lights have faded to black!
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Performance Dates
Friday, February 16, 7:30pm Saturday, February 17, 2pm & 7:30pm Thursday, February 22, 7:30 pm Friday, February 23, 7:30 pm Saturday, February 24, 2pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, February 25, 2pm |
Performance Location
The Stone Cottage at the Addison Theatre Centre 15650 Addison Rd. Addison, TX 75001 |
Reviews
“Going to see The Pillowman is like getting on a thrill ride in total darkness. You never know where you’re going or when the twists, turns, or drops will occur and the sense of dread builds relentlessly. ... However, if you hold on tightly, you are going to have one heck of a ride at McDonagh’s very dark comedy that is impeccably acted and excitingly staged and perfectly paced. ... You’re going to laugh. You’re going to shudder. You’re going to see a brilliant play presented brilliantly.”
-Doug Sturdivant, DFW Center Stage
“Stunning, unforgettable. ... Connor McMurray was alarming and triggering as Ariel, the bully cop who can’t resist knocking Katurian around. Will Frederick is touching and amusing as Katurian’s older, gentle brother, Mikal. Bryce Lederer is compassionate, smart, authentic and deeply, deeply moving as the author Katurian Katurian. ”
-Christopher Soden, Sharp Critic
“Directed with precision and energy (even the stage ‘business’ and blocking are notable) by Becca Johnson- Spinos, the company's co-founder, The Pillowman is an electric, unsettling experience.”
-Jan Farrington, Onstage NTX
“Going to see The Pillowman is like getting on a thrill ride in total darkness. You never know where you’re going or when the twists, turns, or drops will occur and the sense of dread builds relentlessly. ... However, if you hold on tightly, you are going to have one heck of a ride at McDonagh’s very dark comedy that is impeccably acted and excitingly staged and perfectly paced. ... You’re going to laugh. You’re going to shudder. You’re going to see a brilliant play presented brilliantly.”
-Doug Sturdivant, DFW Center Stage
“Stunning, unforgettable. ... Connor McMurray was alarming and triggering as Ariel, the bully cop who can’t resist knocking Katurian around. Will Frederick is touching and amusing as Katurian’s older, gentle brother, Mikal. Bryce Lederer is compassionate, smart, authentic and deeply, deeply moving as the author Katurian Katurian. ”
-Christopher Soden, Sharp Critic
“Directed with precision and energy (even the stage ‘business’ and blocking are notable) by Becca Johnson- Spinos, the company's co-founder, The Pillowman is an electric, unsettling experience.”
-Jan Farrington, Onstage NTX
CAST
Bryce Lederer
(he/him) Katurian |
Ryan Maffei
(he/him) Tupolski |
Connor McMurray
(he/him) Ariel |
Will Frederick
(he/him) Michal |
Haley Peters
(she/her) Mother |
Cary Bazan
(he/him) Father |
Harper Caroline Lee
(she/they) Girl |
CREATIVE TEAM
DIRECTOR
Becca Johnson-Spinos
STAGE MANAGER
Elizabeth Cantrell
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
Bobby Garcia
SCENIC DESIGNER
Cory Garrett
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Mia Lindemann
COSTUME DESIGNER
Benjamin McElroy
SOUND DESIGNER
Jason Johnson-Spinos
BLOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS
Isa Flores
Becca Johnson-Spinos
STAGE MANAGER
Elizabeth Cantrell
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
Bobby Garcia
SCENIC DESIGNER
Cory Garrett
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Mia Lindemann
COSTUME DESIGNER
Benjamin McElroy
SOUND DESIGNER
Jason Johnson-Spinos
BLOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS
Isa Flores
Photographs by Jason Johnson-Spinos
Photographs by Amy K. Abney and Marcy Bogner
The Pillowman was presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com
