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MOTHERS & SONS Special Events

Talkbacks, discussions, and special events surrounding our production of MOTHERS & SONS.

Andre’s Mother

MOTHERS & SONS opens with a monologue: a middle-aged man tells an older woman about the view from the window they stand in front of. The man, Cal, jokes about joggers and his family. The woman, Katharine, says nothing. As it …

Playwright Terrence McNally

Even at age 76, Terrence McNally keeps busy. He’s had two shows on Broadway in the past season alone: a star-studded remount of It’s Only a Play and the musical The Visit, for which he received a Tony nomination for …

Meet Scenic Designer Erik D. Diaz

On the surface, it would seem like the scenic design for MOTHERS & SONS wouldn’t hold a lot of surprises. The play takes place in only one setting, which the script describes as “a desirable apartment on Manhattan’s Central Park …

Fish Story

We ask John August and Andrew Lippa about the story of BIG FISH, about working with one another, and about the surprises they’ve encountered along the way.

Meet Costume Designer Elisabetta Polito

If you are producing a large cast musical which requires a wide range of fantastical costumes, look no further than Elisabetta Polito to handle your design. Although she enjoys any challenge, from a small contemporary comedy to a detailed period …

Meet the Cast: Aimee Doherty

Actress Aimee Doherty plays Sandra, wife of Edward and mother of Will, who must walk the line between the fantastic and the pragmatic.

BIG FISH Special Events

From talkbacks to artists forums to special guest speakers, this Spring is full of special events around SpeakEasy’s production of BIG FISH! Recurring Events: PAY WHAT YOU CAN: March 19 OUT AND ABOUT NIGHT: March 20 ARTISTS FORUM: Participate in a talkback after …

Meet the Cast: Steven Goldstein

The role of Edward Bloom will be brought to life by actor Steven Goldstein.

Meet the Cast: Sara Schoch

Sara Schoch plays Jenny Hill, a mysterious woman from Edward’s past who is key to Will’s search for the truth.

Meet the Cast: Sarah Crane

Actress Sarah Crane returns to SpeakEasy as the Girl in the Water, one of the more mythic characters of Edward’s past.

Meet the Cast: Zaven Ovian

Actor Zaven Ovian makes his SpeakEasy debut as Don Price, the would-be BMOC from Edward Bloom’s youth.