Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Past Shows

Lady

	Lady Written by Craig Wright Directed by Dexter Bullard Thursday August 28, 2008 through Sunday, September 28, 2008 Extended through Saturday October 11, 2008 with Michael Shannon (Bug) Paul Sparks (American Sligo) David Wilson Barnes (St. Crispin’s Day)

Craig Wright has previously seen his acclaimed play The Pavillion (Drama Desk nominee for Outstanding Play) produced at Rattlestick. Craig has written for numerous television shows including “Six Feet Under” and “Lost” and is the creator and Executive Producer of the ABC series “Dirty Sexy Money.” Other plays include: Orange Flower Water, Recent Tragic Events, Molly’s Delicious, Melissa Arctic and Grace.

Dexter Bullard was awarded the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Direction Off-Broadway for Tracy Letts’ BUG at The Barrow Street Theater, as well as a Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Director. In Chiacgo, Dexter has directed projects for Famous Door, American Theatre Company, The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Hartford Stage Company, and many times for A Red Orchid Theater. He is co-founder of the Plasticene Physical Theater.

RAVE REVIEWS rave reviews RAVE REVIEWS rave reviews

THE NEW YORK TIMES says:

Critic’s Pick “Tremendously moving … finely detailed performances”

VARIETY says:

““Rattlestick opens its 14th season with a thumping delivery of what it does best.”

TIME OUT NY says:

“You really have to go … a master class in gritty no-holds-barred naturalism.”

BACKSTAGE says:

“ferociously enjoyable … gripping drama written with a sharp, sympathetic ear.”

THEATER MANIA says:

“a crackling New York premiere … deft direction … superb performances”

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MICHAEL SHANNON
Michael was recently seen in Adam Rapp’s The Metal Children (Vineyard Theater) and in Steven Adly Gurgus’ Little Flower of East Orange (LAB/Public). He created the role of Peter Evans in Tracey Letts’ BUG, and performed it in Chicago, London, New York and in the feature film adaptation. In Chicago he has appeared in plays at Steppenwolf, the Lookingglass and A Red Orchid – of which he is a company member. He will soon be seen in Sam Mendes’ upcoming film Revolutionary Road and in Oliver Stone’s W.

PAUL SPARKS
Paul has performed at Rattlestick in American Sligo and Finer Noble Gases (also at Edinburgh; Best Actor 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival) both by Adam Rapp. He was recently seen in Pump Girl (MTC) and Essential Self-Defense (Playwrights Horizon/EDGE). Paul will soon appear in Adam Rapp’s film adaptation of his play Blackbird (which Paul also performed onstage at EDGE), as well as in the directorial debut of Charlie Kaufman: Synecdoche, New York.

DAVID WILSON BARNES
David has appeared on Broadway in Martin McDonagh’s The Lt. of Inishmore, and off-Broadway in Vengeance (stageFARM), The Attic (the Play Company) and also at here at Rattlestick in St. Crispin’s Day. He has performed regionally at: A.R.T., Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Geva Theatre, The City Theatre, The Long Wharf, The Cape Playhouse and Acadia Rep. David will also be seen later this fall in Gina Ginofriddo’s Becky Shaw at Second Stage Theater.