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A Moon for the Misbegotten

Written by Eugene O'Neill
Directed by William Brown

February 7 - March 25, 2018

Location: 325 Tudor Court | Get Directions ›

Running Time: 3 hours, including two intermissions

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In 1920s rural Connecticut, Phil Hogan cobbles together a living on rented farmland that he hopes to someday own outright, when his landlord Jim Tyrone comes into his inheritance. Hogan has driven away his three sons, but his towering daughter Josie understands her father and can hold her own. When the two learn that the land may be sold out from under them, they concoct a plan to save it that ultimately reveals the secret desires that two lonely souls have kept hidden for years.

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About the Play

This bittersweet elegy from four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Nobel laureate Eugene O’Neill offers a moving and powerful exploration of humanity at its basest and most beautiful. Directed by WT Resident Director William Brown, this soaring powerhouse of a play touches on themes of desire, family and the things we sacrifice for those we love.

Advisory:
Recommended for ages 14 and up. Please contact the Box Office if you have any concerns.

Showtimes

Evenings
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm

Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm

This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
There is no late seating or readmittance.
For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.

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Meet the Artists

	Jim DeVita* (James Tyrone, Jr.)
	Eric Parks* (T. Stedman Harder, u/s James Tyrone, Jr.)
	Cage Sebastian Pierre (Mike Hogan)
	A.C. Smith* (Phil Hogan)
	Bethany Thomas* (Josie Hogan)
	Terry Bell (u/s Mike Hogan)
	Ty Fanning (u/s T. Stedman Harder)
	André Teamer* (u/s Phil Hogan)
	Demetria Thomas* (u/s Josie Hogan)

Eugene O'Neill (Playwright)
William Brown (Director)
Todd Rosenthal (Scenic Designer)
Rachel Anne Healy (Costume Designer)
Jesse Klug (Lighting Designer)
Andrew Hansen (Sound Designer)
Regina Victor (Dramaturg)
Elizabeth Laidlaw (Violence & Intimacy Director)
David Castellanos* (Production Stage Manager)
Janelle Boudreau (Assistant Stage Manager)
Karen Janes Woditsch (Assistant Director)

*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

Reviews

“Four Stars! William Brown's reflective, richly textured revival… was worth the wait!”
Daily Herald

"This Writers Theatre production [features] a set of fine performances and flashes of genuine dramatic beauty."
Chicago Sun-Times

“Five Stars! DO NOT MISS THIS PERFORMANCE!”
Around the Town Chicago

“A powerful, poignant and often hilarious piece of theater!”
Windy City Times

“Highly recommended! It was worth every minute.”
ChicagoNow

“Every element, from the script’s masterful crafting to the actors to the tremendous set and sound designs…comes together to create a moving and surprisingly relatable production. Highly Recommended!”
The Hawk Chicago

Special Events

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Accessible Performances

Open-Captioned performance: Friday, March 16, 2018 at 7:30pm

ASL-Interpreted performance: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:30pm

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Sunday Spotlight

Sunday, March 4, 2018 after the matinee performance

Are you curious about the world that surrounds your favorite plays? Sunday Spotlight offers access to the finest speakers, scholars and cultural leaders. This event features Aaron Krall, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he teaches drama and first-year writing and writes about theater and the City of Chicago. He holds his PhD in Modern Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This one-hour event extends the conversation on our stages by featuring an expert in an area connected to the play.

The Making of... A Moon for the Misbegotten

Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6:30pm

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our productions? For each production, we will offer insight into a different aspect of creating theatre. Production Dramaturg Regina Victor will discuss life in early 20th century Connecticut for African-Americans, and why it is vitally important to approach classics with a fresh eye towards representation and inclusivity.

Post-Show Conversation: The Word

Join us after every Tuesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute discussion of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.

Post-Show Conversation: The Artist

Join us after every Wednesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute talk-back featuring actors from the production, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.

Pre-Show Conversation: Up Close

Join us at 6:45pm before every Thursday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute primer on the context and content of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.