I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD to Return Off-Off-Broadway This Fall

8thdaywhisper productions has announced a revival of Halley Feiffer's critically acclaimed dark comedy, I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD, about an emotionally fueled collision of family, ambition, and the brutal business of making art. The show will run October 1st through 11th as part of the Factory Series at The Brick Theatre in The Chain Theatre located in Midtown Manhattan.

Directed by Chrissy Sheehan, we are brought into the ruthless world of New York Theatre where we are introduced to a fiercely ambitious daughter named Ella (played by Priya Karki) and her father, a renowned playwright named David (played by Chris Wells* from Oct 1st - 4th and Victor Verhaeghe* from Oct 6th - 11th). When Ella anxiously awaits the reviews of her Off-Broadway debut, an evening of celebration with her critical father quickly spirals into a volatile reckoning with approval, power, and legacy.

With its quick-fire humor and emotionally explosive father-daughter dynamic, the play takes a sharp lens of self-awareness of theatre itself. Feiffer brings to light deep questions many artists confront in their journey - what do we sacrifice to become a thriving and successful artist? What happens when a person you crave validation from the most is also the one holding you back? With brilliant writing and a powerhouse cast and crew, I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD is a deeply compelling and darkly funny story that audiences won't want to miss.

This show will be presented on Oct 1 through Oct 11th, 2026 as part of the Factory Series at The Brick Theatre, located in The Chain Theatre, 312 W 36th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001. Run time is 90 mins.

The cast: Priya Karki as Ella, Chris Wells* as David (Oct 1st to 4th) and Victor Verhaeghe* as David (Oct 6th to Oct 11th).

The creative and production team: Priya Karki (Producer at 8thdaywhisper LLC), Chrissy Sheehan (Director), Jack Underwood (Stage Manager), Jamie Monahan (Intimacy Director), Rob Caldwell (Creative & Marketing Director), Jack Underwood (Sound Design & Lighting).

*Equity approved showcase, equity member appearing with permission of Actors Equity Association without benefit of an equity contract in this Off Off Broadway production.

Production History - I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD was developed during a residency at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Playwrights Conference (Preston Whiteway, Executive Director; Wendy Goldberg, Artistic Director) in 2014. World Presented Premiere by Atlantic Theater Company, New York City, 2015. I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com