The Pillowman
by Martin McDonagh
March 14 - 23, 2019
Risley Theatre, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
In this gripping tale about storytelling and the bonds of fraternal love, a writer is interrogated over the grisly content of his short stories. The problem? Somebody's been carrying them out in real life.
As Katurian (Alexander Bradshaw) fights for his own life and those of his stories against the wiles of two inscrutable police detectives (Jack Sherman and Mike Chen) he finds that his brother Michal (Daniel Kiely) is also close at hand. As the play ramps up to its chilling conclusion, explosive secrets come to light that will haunt even the hardest heart.
HOI founder Christopher Teitelbaum directs the all star cast which will also include Adara Alston, Benjamin Stevens and Marcella Walsh. Stage management by Ayla Cline. Lighting design by Lea Davis. Music design by Zaccharie Charvolin.
Audiences should be warned that The Pillowman includes adult language, disturbing content and violence, including violence against children.
Cast:
Abel McSurley-Bradshaw (Katurian)
Jack Sherman (Tupolski)
Mike Chen (Ariel)
Dan Kiely (Michal)
Adara Alston (Mother)
Ben Stevens (Father)
Marcella Walsh (Little Girl)
Creative Team:
Christopher Teitelbaum (Director)
Ayla Cline (Stage Manager)
Lea Davis (Lighting Design)
Jacob Lehman and Jennifer Wholey Lehman (Fight Choreography)
Jeff Hodges and Christopher Teitelbaum (Sound Design)
Christopher Teitelbaum (Set Design)
Brittany McAvoy (Makeup Artist)
Dan Taylor (Graphic Design)
CHRMSM ft. Chris White (Original Music)
