The Roommate (play)
| The Roommate | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Jen Silverman |
| Characters | Sharon Robyn |
| Date premiered | 2015 |
| Place premiered | Actors Theatre of Louisville |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | A big old house in Iowa City, Iowa, present day, summer. |
The Roommate is a stage play written by American playwright Jen Silverman.[1] The play is a two-person character study. Sharon is recently divorced and lives in Iowa and invites Robyn, relocating from New York City to be her roommate. As the two get to know each other better, secrets are revealed and they learn more about themselves in the process.[2]
Synopsis[edit]
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Original cast and characters[edit]
| Character | Louisville | Sarasota | Williamstown | Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Sharon | Margaret Daly | Jo Twiss | S. Epatha Merkerson | Sandra Marquez |
| Robyn | Tasha Lawrence | Rita Rehn | Jane Kaczmarek | Ora Jones |
Production history[edit]
The play was first performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in the 2015 Humana Festival of New American Plays, directed by Mike Donahue. In 2016, it was performed at the Florida Studio Theatre.[3][4]In 2017, the play was performed during the Williamstown Theatre Festival from June 27-July 16.[5] In 2018, the play was performed by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, directed by Phylicia Rashad.[6] In 2019, Long Wharf Theatre produced the play, with Tasha Lawrence reprising her role from the original production and also directed by Donahue.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Burleson, Ryan (February 12, 2017). "Williamstown Theater Fest Announces Lineup". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Jen Silverman—Plays". Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Fugate, Marty (July 15, 2016). "Theater review: 'The Roommate'". Sarasota Observer. Observer Media Group. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Kramer, Elizabeth (March 7, 2015). "'The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs". Courier Journal. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
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