San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Conclude Season with 'An Accident' Opening April 21

Magic Theatre, San Francisco's home for new plays, closes the 09-10 Season with the world premiere of An Accident by Lydia Stryk, directed by Rob Melrose. This bold new drama starring local favorites Arwen Anderson and Tim Kniffin opens Wednesday, April 21st.

When a woman is critically injured in an accident, can the same man who almost took her life save her? There are encounters in life that take you somewhere you've never been and never meant to go. With violent precision, savage imagery and theatrical vitality, Lydia Stryk writes an extraordinary play about recovery. An Accident is both visceral playground and emotional minefield.

Magic is thrilled to give a theatrical home to Lydia Stryk. According to Chicago Public Radio, Stryk is "a master of the turn of phrase and of taut dialogue... And what's remarkable besides the language is her ability to create characters..."

In choosing the play, Artistic Director Loretta Greco says "I was wrecked by the enormous stakes and the savage, naked behavior in An Accident. Lydia's piercing intellect, curiosity for the human condition, rich, raw language, and emotional muscularity make her a perfect Magic playwright."

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director of Cutting Ball Theatre, makes his directorial debut at Magic Theatre with An Accident. "I've watched Rob evolve since he was a junior at Princeton into a director of note," says Loretta Greco, "and I've been so impressed with his work at Cutting Ball and around the country. It's an enormous privilege to have him join us at Magic to herald Lydia's stunning chamber play."

The production team for An Accident features light designer York Kennedy, sound designer Sara Huddleston, and Erik Flatmo designing both set and costumes.

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