New City Players, never a company to shy away from a challenge, is thrilled to announce their season-closing production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama A Streetcar Named Desire. Considered by many to be one of the greatest plays in the American canon, the play begins when Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans, unexpectedly visiting her estranged sister Stella and bringing with her a past that will threaten their future. As Stella’s husband Stanley stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s world begins to fracture. Reality and illusion collide as an explosive conflict changes their lives forever.
“This show connects us back to our beginning as a company,” says Producing Artistic Director, Tim Davis, “We produced Williams’ The Glass Menagerie in 2016 during our first season. I’m thrilled to revisit this master playwright and have already spoken to several people who have never seen it! It’s an exciting moment for a play of this caliber and scale.”
Directing the production is multi-Carbonell Award-winning director, Stuart Meltzer. “I am thrilled to work with this wonderful team of artists at New City Players as we create our own, exciting interpretation of this American classic. Audiences can expect all the sexuality, sensuality & poetry that lives in the sinew of Tennessee Williams’ writing. We hope to bring out the musicality of the play with a muscular approach to the storytelling. It’s very exciting.”
The cast features Carbonell and Silver Palm Award-nominated actress Elizabeth Price* as Blanche DuBois, Carbonell Award-winner Timothy Mark Davis* as Stanley Kowalski, Casey Sacco* as Stella Kowalski, and Jesus Reyna as Harold Mitchell. Rounding out the cast is Alex Joyel*, Inez Barlatier, Juan Gamero, Russell Kerr, and Sheena O. Murray (*denotes NCP Ensemble member). In addition to 16 performances spread over 4 weeks, New City Players has planned some exciting additions to several of the performances.
Jazzy Fridays! Join cast members after every Friday show for live jazz from our friends at Broward College plus complimentary libations (July 19, 26, and August 2).
Saturday Spirits! Ever wonder what a Streetcar themed cocktail would be like? Wonder no more. After every Saturday show you can enjoy a slew of custom craft cocktails: Blanche’s Desire, Stanley’s Shot, Stella’s Sidecar, or Mitch’s Mocktail (July 13, 20, 27, and August 3).
Sunday Talkbacks! For those looking to go a little deeper on the themes and history of the play and step into New City Players’ theatre-making process you can join the cast and creative team after every Sunday performance for an interactive and engaging talkback (July 14, 21, 28, and August 4).
A Streetcar Named Desire will run from July 13-August 4 (Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 3pm). Performances will take place at Island City Stage (2304 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, 33305). Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors (65+), and $25 for students (under 25 with ID), with the exception of opening night on July 13, on which an additional $5 per ticket will include a post-show reception. July 11 and 12 are $20 previews. Tickets can be purchased online at www.newcityplayers.org/season or by calling (954)-376-6114.
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