Stunning (play)
| Stunning | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Adjmi |
| Date premiered | March 16, 2008 |
| Place premiered | Woolly Mamoth Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Brooklyn, U.S., 1970s. |
Stunning is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright David Adjmi.[1]
The play tells the story of sixteen-year-old Lily, who lives in a Syrian-Jewish community in Brooklyn with her much older husband. Her worldview changes after an unlikely friendship with her African-American maid.[2]
Production history[edit]
Washington D.C. (2008)[edit]
The play premiered in Washington D.C with the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, running from March 10-April 6. The production was directed by Anne Kauffman.[3] The show was nominated for five Helen Hayes Awards, including for the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical.[citation needed]
Off-Broadway (2009)[edit]
The play premiered Off-Broadway at The Duke On 42nd Street Theatre, with performance dates from June 1-June 28, 2009, again directed by Kaufman.[4] For her performance, Cristin Milioti was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress.[5][failed verification]
Original cast and characters[edit]
| Character | Washington D.C. (2008) | Off-Broadway (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Schwecky | Laura Heisler | Cristin Milioti |
| Blanche Nesbitt | Quincy Tyler Bernstine | Charlayne Woodard |
| Ike Schwecky | Danny Mastrogiorgio | Michael Gabriel Goodfriend |
| Claudine Dushey | Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey | Sas Goldberg |
| Jojo Dweck | Clinton Brandhagen | Steven Rattazzi |
| Shelly Dweck | Abby Wood | Jeanine Serralles |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Zinoman, Jason (2009-06-21). "A Syrian Jew in Brooklyn, Not at Home in the World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Stasio, Marilyn (2009-06-19). "Stunning". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (March 10, 2008). "A Syrian-Jewish Community Is Stunning in Premiere of Adjmi Play in DC". Playbill. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Stunning". www.iobdb.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (2020-06-24). "Misery and Megalomania: How David Adjmi Became a Playwright". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-06.