The Whale at L.I.P. Service

The WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Danny Macchietto                                                                                                                                           Oct 8 – 24 / Thurs- Sat @8pm

(Contains adult language and mature themes.)

2535 Valley View Ln.

Farmers Branch, TX. 75234

Tickets 15$ @ www.lipserviceproductions.info

Or call 817 689 6461 to reserve your seats.

L.I.P. Service concludes its fourth season with the Dallas/Ft. Worth area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale. This unique story has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places

L.I.P. Service’s production, directed by Danny Macchietto, features the return of actor Jason Leyva in one of the most unique and demanding roles in contemporary theater: Charlie, an intelligent and sensitive 600-pound shut-in on the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho. A recluse hiding away in his apartment eating himself to death, Charlie is desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter. He reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

The Whale is the winner of the 2013 Lucile Lortel Award-Best Play, the 2013 Drama Desk Special Award for Significant Contribution to Theatre, and the 2013 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New York Theatre. It also received nominations for the 2013 Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Play, the 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, and the 2013 John Gassner Award for Outstanding New American Play.

"Vibrant and provocative...Hunter explores his material with sharp-eared skill and sensitivity." - Village Voice

" Wonderful...You feel as if you've met real people, made of flesh and blood" - New York Post

"Compelling, funny, and unexpectedly impactful...No holds barred." - Associated Press