Orphans by Lyle Kessler
Orphans is deeply moving and difficult play that explores the universal human need of love, attention, and guidance. We are passionate about this story and in creating the opportunity for ourselves to tell it. Come check us out!
SYNOPSIS
In a run-down house in North Philadelphia live two orphan brothers: the reclusive, sensitive Philip, sealed off in a world of StarKist tuna and Errol Flynn movies, and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief. Into this ferocious and funny world enters Harold, a mysterious, wealthy, middle-aged man who is kidnapped by Treat, but who soon turns the tables on the two brothers, changing forever the delicate power balance of their relationship. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, Orphans is a story of the universal love of a father for his son, and a sons need to live his own life.
OUR CAST & CREATIVE
Harold - KC Clyde
Working in Los Angeles and New York for over 15 years, KC has been trained by some of the best including Larry Moss, Janet Alhanti, Lesly Kahn, and Dennis Lavelle. He has worked on stage in roles ranging from David Mamet to William Shakespeare and has over 50 credits in Film and Television. For a more comprehensive list of KCs film and television credits, check out his IMDB -https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167408/
Treat - Charlie McElveen
Born and raised in Chicago, Charlie is an actor now based in New York. Since graduating from Guildhall Drama School in 2017 he has worked in both LA and New York on stage and in film and television. His passions include grass fed beef, new car smell, and all things Chicago sports. https://www.charliemcelveen.com
Phillip - Cameron Bell
An actor and musician born in Chicago, and reborn in New York, Cameron is a recent graduate of Atlantic Acting School. He is a proud member of the Floor Five Theatre Company. Upcoming work includes Orphans and Hephaestus in zounds!. Recent roles include; Nikos in Big Love, and Edgar in King Lear.
Directed by Renee Gagner
Musical arrangements by Steven Robertson
Assistant Directed by Owen Laheen and Dylan Blau Edelstein
Stage Manger: Margaret Gleberman
Lighting Design by Judy Kagel
Scenic Design by Michael Martinez
Props by Ellen Ko
Produced by Charlie McElveen and Renee Gagner
Poster photography by Daniel Lockhart (@themalibudan)
WHEN
Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 8 PM
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 8 PM
Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 8 PM
Sunday January 27, 2019 - 8 PM
WHERE
Access Theater Black Box
380 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, New York
10013
"Orphans" is produced in association with Access Theater and is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.