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
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
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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