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==Production history==
==Production history==
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]].<ref name="Sarasota Observer - 15 July 2016 - Theater review: 'The Roommate'">{{cite news |last1=Fugate |first1=Marty |title=Theater review: 'The Roommate' |url=https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2016/jul/15/theater-review-roommate/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=[[Sarasota Observer]] |publisher=[[Observer Media Group]] |date=July 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Courier Journal - 7 March 2015 - 'The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs">{{cite news |last1=Kramer |first1=Elizabeth |title='The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/theater/humanafestival/2015/03/07/humana-festival-opens-laughs-roommate/24557309/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=[[Courier Journal]] |date=March 7, 2015}}</ref> In 2017, the play was performed during the [[Williamstown Theatre Festival]] from June 27-July 16.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wtfestival.org/main-events/the-roommate/ | title=The Roommate }}</ref> In 2018, the play was performed by the [[Steppenwolf Theatre Company]], directed by [[Phylicia Rashad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thetheatretimes.com/jen-silvermans-the-roommate-updates-the-narrative-for-middle-aged-women/ | title=Jen Silverman's "The Roommate" Updates the Narrative for Middle-Aged Women | date=20 July 2018 }}</ref> In 2019, [[Long Wharf Theatre]] produced the play, with Tasha Lawrence reprising her role from the original production and also directed by Donahue.<ref>https://v.playbill.com/article/cast-set-for-jen-silverman-comedy-the-roommate-opening-long-wharf-season {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are set to star in a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] mounting directed by [[Jack O'Brien (director)|Jack O’Brien]], opening on Thursday, September 12 at the Booth Theatre.<ref>https://theroommatebway.com/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="Sarasota Observer - 15 July 2016 - Theater review: 'The Roommate'">{{cite news |last1=Fugate |first1=Marty |title=Theater review: 'The Roommate' |url=https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2016/jul/15/theater-review-roommate/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=[[Sarasota Observer]] |publisher=[[Observer Media Group]] |date=July 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Courier Journal - 7 March 2015 - 'The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs">{{cite news |last1=Kramer |first1=Elizabeth |title='The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/theater/humanafestival/2015/03/07/humana-festival-opens-laughs-roommate/24557309/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=[[Courier Journal]] |date=March 7, 2015}}</ref> In 2017, the play was performed at the [[San Francisco Playhouse]] from May 23 to July 1. In 2017 the play was performed during the [[Williamstown Theatre Festival]] from June 27-July 16.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wtfestival.org/main-events/the-roommate/ | title=The Roommate }}</ref> In 2018, the play was performed by the [[Steppenwolf Theatre Company]], directed by [[Phylicia Rashad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thetheatretimes.com/jen-silvermans-the-roommate-updates-the-narrative-for-middle-aged-women/ | title=Jen Silverman's "The Roommate" Updates the Narrative for Middle-Aged Women | date=20 July 2018 }}</ref> In 2019, [[Long Wharf Theatre]] produced the play, with Tasha Lawrence reprising her role from the original production and also directed by Donahue.<ref>https://v.playbill.com/article/cast-set-for-jen-silverman-comedy-the-roommate-opening-long-wharf-season {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are set to star in a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] mounting directed by [[Jack O'Brien (director)|Jack O’Brien]], opening on Thursday, September 12 at the Booth Theatre.<ref>https://theroommatebway.com/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 05:25, 22 September 2024

The Roommate
Written byJen Silverman
CharactersSharon
Robyn
Date premiered2015
Place premieredActors Theatre of Louisville
Original languageEnglish
GenreDrama
SettingA 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.[2]

Synopsis

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.

Original cast and characters

Character Louisville Sarasota Williamstown Chicago Broadway
2015 2016 2017 2018 2024
Sharon Margaret Daly Jo Twiss S. Epatha Merkerson Sandra Marquez Mia Farrow
Robyn Tasha Lawrence Rita Rehn Jane Kaczmarek Ora Jones Patti LuPone

Production history

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 at the San Francisco Playhouse from May 23 to July 1. 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] Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are set to star in a Broadway mounting directed by Jack O’Brien, opening on Thursday, September 12 at the Booth Theatre.[8]

References

  1. ^ Burleson, Ryan (February 12, 2017). "Williamstown Theater Fest Announces Lineup". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jen Silverman—Plays". Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Fugate, Marty (July 15, 2016). "Theater review: 'The Roommate'". Sarasota Observer. Observer Media Group. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Kramer, Elizabeth (March 7, 2015). "'The Roommate' opens Humana Festival with laughs". Courier Journal. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Roommate".
  6. ^ "Jen Silverman's "The Roommate" Updates the Narrative for Middle-Aged Women". 20 July 2018.
  7. ^ https://v.playbill.com/article/cast-set-for-jen-silverman-comedy-the-roommate-opening-long-wharf-season [bare URL]
  8. ^ https://theroommatebway.com/ [bare URL]

Further reading

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special%3ADiff%2F1246983138