Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit Announce Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
Prayer for the French Republic runs April 10 – May 11, 2025, at Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit. Prayer for the French Republic runs April 10 – May 11, 2025, at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is Thursday, April 17 at 7:30pm.
In 1944, a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. More than 70 years later, the couple's great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: "Are we safe?" Following five generations of a French-Jewish family, Prayer for the French Republic is a sweeping look at history, home, and the effects of an ancient hatred. Winner of the 2022 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best New Off-Broadway Play, this celebrated work is from the author of Bad Jews and Significant Other.
Tickets for The Heart Sellers, Prayer for the French Republic, and Twisted Melodies are now on sale through the box office, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie; 847.673.6300; northlight.org.
The cast includes Janet Ulrich Brooks (Marcelee Salomon), Rom Barkhordar (Charles Benhamou), Rae Gray (Elodie Benhamou), Max Stewart (Daniel Benhamou), Lawrence Grimm (Patrick Salomon), Maya Hlava (Molly), Henson Keys (Pierre Salomon), Kathy Scambiatterra (Irma Salomon), Torrey Hanson (Adolphe Salomon), Alex Weisman (Lucien Salomon), and Nathan Becker (Young Pierre Salomon).
The creative team is Jeremy Wechsler (director), Joe Schermoly (set designer), Mara Blumenfeld (Costume Designer), JR Lederle (lighting designer), Joseph Cerqua (sound designer), Nicolas Bartleson (prop designer), Katie Klemme (stage manager), and Jyreika Guest (resident violence and intimacy coordinator).
|
Catch as Catch Can Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/04-7/12) |
|
EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
|
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
|
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
|
Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
|
The Last Word The Last Word (5/28-8/28) |
|
Adriana Lecouvreur Opera Festival of Chicago (6/28-7/03) |
|
The Book of Mormon Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01) |
|
Gala! JUBALEE Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago (8/06-8/06) |
|
UB40 Auditorium Theatre (10/08-10/08) |