Water by the Spoonful Off-Broadway Original Cast

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Elliot, a Puerto Rican veteran of the Iraq War, returns home to Philadelphia haunted by demons from the past, his family in flux, and his only career prospect at the local Subway sandwich shop. When his mother's online support group begins to overshadow his aspirations for the future, the real and online worlds - one forged by blood, another by survival - collide in this funny, urgent and timely 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner. Full synopsis

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Original Cast

Liza Colon-Zayas

Performer

Liza Colón-Zayas, who originated the role of Haiku Mom in Quiara Alegría Hudes' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Water By The Spoonful, brings a wealth of award-winning experience to her performances, having also been a series regular on FX's critically acclaimed series The Bear. more...

Fountainhead

Bill Heck, who starred in the Second Stage Theater's production of "Water by the Spoonful," has an impressive resume that includes notable Off-Broadway performances and a range of recent television roles such as "The Old Man" and "Ray Donovan: The Movie." more...

Ghost

Professor Aman

Ryan Shams showcased his talent in the New York premiere of "Water By The Spoonful" by Quiara Alegria Hudes, directed by Davis McCallum at Second Stage Theatre, a production that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2012. more...

See awards and nominations on the Water by the Spoonful page

Production Team

ESosa Costume Designer

Russell Champa Lighting Designer

Davis McCallum Director

Neil Patel Scenic Designer

Aaron Rhyne Projection Designer

Josh Schmidt Sound Designer

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