The world premiere of War Stories by Marthe Rachel Gold opened May 21 and continues through June 12 at The Tank's Proscenium Theater.
Christina Roussos directs the production, which features Sophia DeLeo (Sleepy Hollow), Jorge Sánchez Díaz (The Skin of Our Teeth), Lenny Grossman (Blackbird), Maia Karo (Anarchy), Max Katz (the devil smokes American Spirits), Arlene A. McGruder (Elizabeth’s Precious Kitty), J. Ryan (Harmony in A Flat), and Kaya Simmons (Two-Fifths).
Set in New York City during World War II, the drama presents a coming-of-age story through Ruth, a young, pro-war musician from a working-class, immigrant family whose perspective is challenged by Nat, who holds anti-war views and comes from a wealthy, industrial Jewish family.
War Stories features scenic design by Maryam Khosravi, costume design by Lui Konno, lighting design by Jon DeGaetano, sound design by Hannah Birch Carl, projection design by Lacey Erb, props design by Sean Devare, hair design by Skipper Silberberg-Edwards, and compositions by Zach Catron. The stage manager is TaTyana Smith, and the line producer is Frank Nicholas Poon.
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Check out production photos below:
Arlene A. McGruder, Maia Karo, J. Ryan, Kaya Simmons, Sophia DeLeo, and Max Katz
J. Ryan and Sophia DeLeo
J. Ryan and Sophia DeLeo
J. Ryan and Sophia DeLeo
Lenny Grossman, Sophia DeLeo, and Arlene A. McGruder
Maz Katz, Maia Karo, Sophia DeLeo, and J. Ryan
Sohpia DeLeo, Jorge Sánchez Díaz, and Lenny Grossman
Sophia De Leo and Maia Karo
Sophia DeLeo
