AN ORDINARY AFTERNOON IN 1974 Will Make US Premiere at Theatre East
Daniel MacIvor's play stars Carla Briscoe and Holly Cinnamon, directed by Judson Jones at Court Square Theater
Theatre East has announced the U.S. premiere of An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974 by Obie and GLAAD Award winner, Daniel MacIvor (In On It, Never Swim Alone). The play, under the direction of Judson Jones (Eye of God, Canaan Unremembered, The Soldier Dreams) will run April 29 through May 23, with an official opening night on May 1, at Theatre East's Court Square Theater (44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY).
What begins as an ordinary afternoon quickly becomes a story that refuses to stay quiet. Bold, irreverent, and full of joy, the play follows two longtime friends and neighbors, Joan played by Carla Briscoe (Blue Caprice, A Little Help, Breaking the News) and Elizabeth played by Holly Cinnamon (Marvel's Daredevil, A House of Dynamite, Hocus Pocus 2, Succession) as they revisit their shared past. An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974 is a vibrant celebration of women claiming their space, their voices, and their extraordinary power.
“It's always a gift to collaborate with Daniel,” says Director Judson Jones. “I love the way he tells stories—so deeply human, imaginative, and theatrical, filled with generosity and a sense of celebration. We worked together on The Soldier Dreams about 15 years ago and it remains one of the highlights of my artistic life. I'm beyond thrilled that we now get to bring another beautiful story to audiences in the U.S.”
The creative team includes Zach Murphy (Lighting Design), Logan Kovach (Scenic Design), Robert A. K. Gonyo(Sound Design), Sherry Martinez (Costume Design), Ebony Davis (Production Stage Manager), and Christa Kimlicko Jones (Assistant Director).
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