Brooklyn Boy
Brooklyn Boy Print
by Donald Margulies, directed by Phoebe Moyer
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May 9—June 15, 2008
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm (May 25, June 1, 8, 15), Thursdays at 7:30pm (May 22, 29, June 5, 12)
"Pay What You Will" on 5/16
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies surprises and delights in this wonderfully funny and moving tale of a Jewish novelist thrust into the limelight when his book becomes a bestseller and is about to be made into a Hollywood movie. But when his father’s health brings him back to the rowdy Brooklyn neighborhoods of his childhood, he’s forced to reconcile his past and discovers you can take the boy out of Brooklyn, but you can’t take the Brooklyn out of the boy.

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Cast
(in order of appearance)
Matthew Lai (Eric Weiss)
Jerry Jacob (Manny Weiss)
Timothy Beagley (Ira Zimmer)
Robin Steeves (Nina)
Allison Porto-Yale (Alison)
Safiya Arnaout (Melanie Fine)
Joseph Rende (Tyler Shaw)
Production Staff
Director: Phoebe Moyer
Production Managers: Maureen O′Donoghue, Robert Wilson, Linda Dunn
Set Design: Ken Rowland
Set Construction: Ian Swift, David L. Smith
Costume Design: Michael A. Berg
Lighting Design: Ellen Brooks
Sound Design: Billie Cox
Property Design: Sue Anderson
Stage Manager: Claire Branch
Asst. Stage Manager: Rosanne Rappazini
Rehearsal Assistant: Pennell Chapin
Light Operator: Austin Nuyens
Sound Operator: Kody Kurilko
Box Office Manager: TBA
Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Suomi
Publicity Coordinators: Tinka Ross, Suzie Hughes
Publicist: Kim Taylor
Graphic Design: Ron Severdia
 
Reviews Print
REVIEWS

"This is a play that should not be missed.."
–Gary Gruber, For All Events

"...the performance that lights up the night is Porto-Yale's Alison...."
–Mark Langton, Marin Independent Journal

"[Phoebe Moyer] has paid close attention to realizing the subtle characterizations in the script, so that each one is fully fleshed out and individualized."
–Albert Goodwyn, S.F. Bay Times

"Author Margulies would certainly be pleased by the multi-faceted performance of Matthew Lai in the role of his alter ego...Once again, Ross Valley Players have created a production that demands a visit."
–Kedar K. Adour, Theatre World Internet Magazine

"If you enjoy quality performances and well-crafted scripts, this play is for you."
–Jeffrey R. Smith, BATCC

 
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