in a word
“Engrossing… The pieces and performances grow together with an empathetic force and writerly dexterity that explain why the San Francisco native [Lauren Yee] is in increasing demand all over the country.”– San Francisco Chronicle
– Examiner
- Previews Begin:
- Apr 2, 2015
- Closes:
- Apr 25, 2015
- Tickets:
- $10 and Up
Box office Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
When her 8-year old son disappears, a young mother battles her confusion and grief by summoning the awesome power of language. Read the Press Release.
in a word is a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. San Francisco Playhouse’s production of in a word is made possible by Producers Jill Matichak and Dugan Moore.
Photos by Fei Cai.
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Fiona (Jessica Bates*) and her husband, Guy (Cassidy Brown*) put away “adult words”.
Guy (Cassidy Brown*) searches for the appropriate words.
Fiona (Jessica Bates*) dreams of finding her son.
Guy (Cassidy Brown*) and his wife Fiona (Jessica Bates*) struggle to connect.
Fiona (Jessica Bates*) grieves over her missing child as a police officer (Greg Ayers*) narrates.
Tristan (Greg Ayers*) resists going to school picture day with his mom, Fiona (Jessica Bates*).
Fiona (Jessica Bates*) relives a chance meeting with a stranger (Greg Ayers*).
- Man
- Fiona
- Guy
- Costume Designer
- Casting Director
- Stage Manager
- Props Artisan
- Lighting Designer
- Set Designer
- Sound Designer
- Production Manager
- Director
- Playwright
* Members of Actors’ Equity Association. This theatre operates under an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
