Danny Boy at The Other Space @ The Actors Company

Danny showed promise as a talented writer. Crushed by publishing house rejections and a troubled past, he now ekes out a living as a street clown, entertaining children in the park. At least he gets to make them smile.

From playwright/ director Michael J. Harney: “This is the story of a man deep in the throes of spiritual struggle , crushed by addiction and sorrow. It's a modern Pagliacci set in the turmoil of addiction, depicting a man trapped within the confines of self….

“The story unfolds in Danny's messy, bygone-era apartment, where the disarray mirrors his internal grief and chaos. Various characters enter his "cell" as shepherds of both new paths to freedom as well as self imposing oppression. They offer notions of love and freedom alongside temptation and further imprisonment . The action of the play centers on Danny’s struggle to emerge from his pain and experience the freedom of a new life.

“Eventually, a woman named Christine enters his life, becoming his confidante and guiding him to break through with her to a happiness he had only dreamt of.  This play depicts a soul's journey through darkness, into light, and ultimately beyond.”

The cast includes Kevin Kelly, Marie Broderick, Lisa Richards, Robert Kerbeck , Ralph Guzzo, Craig Barnett, Carla Barnett, Oscar Best, and Daniel V. Graulau.