This is Our Youth 1996 - Articles Page 21

Opened: October 26, 1996
Closing: November 24, 1996

This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In 1982, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate, pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has just resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City’s '60s-style Liberalism has come of age—and there’s nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, THIS IS OUR YOUTH follows forty-eight hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era: Warren Straub, a dejected nineteen-year-old who steals fifteen thousand dollars from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father; Dennis Ziegler, the charismatic domineering drug-dealing friend who helps him put the money to good use; and Jessica Goldman, the anxiously insightful young woman Warren yearns for. Funny, painful, and compassionate, THIS IS OUR YOUTH is a living snapshot of the moment between adolescence and adulthood when many young people first go out into the world on their own, armed only with the ideas and techniques they developed as teenagers—ideas and techniques far more sophisticated than their parents ever realize, and far less effectual than they themselves can possibly imagine.



by Kenneth Lonergan



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This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 21

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by Reynard Loki - Oct 8, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Music Center of LA Announces Dance At Music Center Series
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


The Music Center of Los Angeles County announces the sixth season of the Dance at the Music Center series. The season opens with the return of Miami City Ballet led by Artistic Director Edward Villella, performing the much anticipated, West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration, October 24-26. Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory.

Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).

Charm City Call Board: February 19 - 25
by James Howard - Feb 19, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! Best Bet at BSF! New discounts and workshops! Plus news of BPF, Baltimore Black Arts, and a new production of Little Shop of Horrors!

Charm City Call Board: February 12 - 18
by James Howard - Feb 11, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! CSC has the BEST BET of the week! Ford's Theatre presents annual Lincoln Medals! Local benefit of Nunsense A-Men! New shows at DCT, Spotlighters and Theatre Project!

Charm City Call Board: February 5 - 11
by James Howard - Feb 4, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! Six Dead Queens! Fundraiser for the Troops! New audition notices! PLUS! News of the BSF, Cockpit in Court, FPCT and CTC!

Charm City Call Board: January 29 - February 4
by James Howard - Jan 29, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK: Best Bet: Glory Days! New Audition Notices! Local Playwright wins competition! MET to present KILLER JOE! Much more!

Kenneth Lonergan's 'This Is Our Youth'
by Beau Higgins - Jul 4, 2007


Women's Project Announces Jump/Cut, Begins Previews February 1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2006


Women's Project's Producing Artistic Director, Loretta Greco, is proud to announce the first production of the 2005-2006 season.

Hurlyburly Opens Officially April 20th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2005


Written by David Rabe, Hurlyburly depicts the addled lives of four Los Angeles men caught in love-hate relationships with Hollywood women.

After Ashley Opens Off-Broadway at the Vineyard
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2005


Gina Gionfroddo's new play starring Anna Paquin and Kieran Culkin opens tonight at the Off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre

This is Our Youth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of This is Our Youth have there been?
This is Our Youth has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has This is Our Youth been nominated for?
This is Our Youth has been nominated for several awards. Mark Ruffalo was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Kenneth Lonergan was nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has This is Our Youth won?
This is Our Youth has won several awards, including the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Mark Ruffalo and the Outstanding New Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Kenneth Lonergan.

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