Mad Cow Theatre to Present LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for Eugene O'Neill's dramatic masterpiece LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, opening March 18, 2016 in the Harriett Theatre as the sixth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 19.

In LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, the Nobel Prize-winning playwright tells the semi-autobiographical story of the Tyrone clan -- father James, a once-famous classical actor; Mary, his morphine-addicted wife; and their two grown sons, the ne'er-do-well James Jr., or Jamie, and the intellectual, romantic Edmund, a stand-in for the playwright himself. As the day unfolds in their house on the fog-bound shores of Long Island Sound, the four Tyrones try ever more desperately to hold together a household that is doomed.

Written in 1941 and 1942 but not performed until 1956, LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT won the 1957 Pulitzer Prize. It is considered O'Neill's greatest work.

The cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT features Adam Reilly (Clybourne Park, Photograph 51) as Edmund Tyrone, Kristian Truelsen* (A Delicate Balance) as James Tyrone, and Peg O'Keef (August: Osage County, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) as Mary Cavan Tyrone. Mad Cow welcomes newcomers Gregg Weiner and Julie Snyder for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT. Gregg Weiner* plays James Tyrone, Jr. and Julie Snyder plays the maid Cathleen.

Director Mark Edward Smith (Art, My Name Is Asher Lev) continues his long association with Mad Cow Theatre with his staging of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT. Scenic design is by William Elliott, lighting design is by Erin Miner, costume design is by Charlie Nebe, props are by Lisa Buck, and stage management is by Karen Stephenson.

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT runs from Mar. 18-Apr. 17, 2016 in the Harriett at Mad Cow Theatre, 54 West Church Street (second floor) in downtown Orlando (click here for directions). Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, with additional performances Saturday March 26 and Wednesday April 13 at 2:30 p.m and Mondays March 28 and April 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Night is Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be followed by Mad Cow's traditional champagne reception in the lobby. Preview Performances are March 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m. Discount Monday performances will be held March 28 & April 4 at 7:30 p.m. A Saturday matinee has been added for each show this season. The Saturday matinee for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT will be at 1:30 p.m. on March 26. All drinks will be half price at the bar. A Wednesday matinee has been added for this production. The Wednesday matinee will be at 2:30 p.m. on April 13.

Talkbacks take place after each Thursday and Sunday performance. Talkbacks are free to audience members, and the public may attend at no extra cost.

Regular performance tickets are $31-$38. Preview tickets are $15. Monday tickets are $18-$25. Tickets are available online at madcowtheatre.com or by calling the Mad Cow Theatre box office at 407-297-8788 ext. 1. Other discounts for students and active military apply. More information is available online on our Savings Programs page. All tickets are subject to a $2 facility fee.

Students receive a $7 discount with ID. Active Military receive a $10 discount with ID. Seniors 65+ receive a $3 discount. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Student Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 50% discount on full-price tickets. Tickets may be purchased by calling Mad Cow Theatre's Box Office at 407.297.8788 ext. 1 by visiting madcowtheatre.com.

*Members of Actor's Equity Association