The Father
by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton
directed by Kay Martinovich
EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!
NOW PLAYING – March 9, 2019
Florian Zeller’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning hit, is both a puzzle box mystery and a deeply poignant look at family, aging, and the limits of love.
2016 Tony Nominee for Best Play
Reviews
“Remy Bumppo’s six permutating performances are nothing less than roller-coaster thrilling.” – Stage and Cinema
“A beautiful and powerful production.” – Around The Town
“It is Darlow’s taut, wrenching, tour de force performance as Andre that is of the essence here.” – WTTW
“[Kay] Martinovich has done a masterful job of directing this play of memory, perception and shifting relationships.” – Third Coast Review
“It is an exploration of what it means to truly love another human being.” – NewCity Stage
“David Darlow delivers the bravest performance of his career.” – Total Theater
“Both an engaging work of art and as an insightful and personal look at the reality of the human experience.” – PerformInk
Production Photos
Production
Director – Kay Martinovich
Assistant Director – Eileen Vorbach
Stage Manager – Tina M. Jach
Assistant Stage Manager – Kaitlyn Broyles
Dramaturg – Robert Schneider
Production Manager – Ellen Willett
Technical Director – Joe Schermoly
Scenic Designer – Yu Shibagaki
Costume Designer – Jeremy Floyd
Assistant Costume Designer – Elizabeth Galba
Lighting Designer – Brandon Wardell
Original Music and Sound Design – Christopher Kriz
Properties Designer – Jamie Karas
Cast
David Darlow – André
Alys Dickerson – Laura
Linda Gillum – Anne
Anish Jethmalani – Pierre
Laura Resinger – Woman
Bobby Wilhelmson – Man
Field Guide to The Father
Explore our online Field Guide, featuring research, study tools and snippets about the production.
Administrative Office
3759 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Suite 124
Chicago, IL 60613
773.244.8119
Performance Venue
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Box Office: 773.975.8150
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