Tribes Off-Broadway Original Cast
During its world premiere run at London's Royal Court London, Tribes garnered rave reviews and numerous honors, including the Oliver Award nomination for Best Play and, most recently, the Evening Standard Award nomination for Best Play. In Tribes, Billy was born deaf, into a hearing family, and raised inside the fiercely idiosyncratic and unrepentantly politically incorrect cocoon of his parent's house. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Daniel
Will Brill, who first workshopped Stereophonic in 2015, was most recently seen on Broadway in Daniel Fish’s revival of Oklahoma! and received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance in A Case for the Existence of God at Signature Theatre. more...
Billy
Russell Harvard, who made his off-Broadway debut in 2012 with a Theatre World Award-winning performance in "Tribes," has since become a distinguished figure on the NY stage, earning acclaim for roles in productions such as "King Lear" and "Spring Awakening." more...
Susan Pourfar's remarkable performance in Nina Raine's critically acclaimed *Tribes* at the Barrow Street Theatre earned her an Obie Award, a Theater World Award, and the Clarence Derwent Award from Actor’s Equity. more...
Ruth
# Gayle Rankin
Gayle Rankin made her New York stage debut in 2012 in the play Tribes at Barrow Street Theatre, launching a career that would eventually lead to Broadway success and widespread recognition. more...
Mare Winningham, who received a Lucille Lortel nomination for her work in *Tribes*, has an illustrious career with multiple Emmy Awards and nominations, as well as notable performances on both stage and screen. more...
See awards and nominations on the Tribes page
Production Team
David Cromer Director
Keith Parham Lighting Design
Scott Pask Scenic Designer
Tristan Raines Costume Designer
Jeff Sugg Projection Designer
Daniel Talbott Sound Designer