The Lyons
February 20,21 26,27,28 March 6,7,8 13,14 2015
Set in an ordinary hospital room, Ben Lyons lies dying. Rita, his wife of forty years, flips through decorating magazines, planning a living room makeover. It's clear Ben and Rita have been at war for many years, and that Ben's impending demise has brought no relief. When they're joined by their children, Lisa and Curtis, all efforts at a pleasant visit or a sentimental goodbye are soon abandoned. Terrible secrets and vicious accusations replace sentimental memories. After Curtis's desperate attempt to make a new connection ends disastrously, each of THE LYONS take their first tentative steps toward making a new human connection in this intense and comedic tale.
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Cast List
Ben Bill Hughes
Rita Jody Bayer
Curtis Joe Russo
Lisa Courtney Lauria
Brian James Hipp
Nurse Beth Young
Production Staff
Director Matt Austin
Stage Manager Erin Shaugnessy
Costume Design Joe Russo, Bill Hughes
Lighting Design Richard Pettibone, Scott Wyshynski
Running Crew Jay Austin, Ressa Roccipriore
Set Design Bill Hughes, Matt Austin
Builders Richard Pettibone, Scott Wyshynski, Russ Posthauer, Jay Novicky, Bill Hughes, Malcolm Fano, Glenn R. Couture, Frank Russo, Matt Austin, John Bolster, Sonnie Osborne
Sound Design Tom Libonate
House Managers Mary Kimball, Kathy Bolster, Christine Daley, Jill Pace
Publicist Tom Libonate
Production Photography Ghostlight Photography
Web Site printplusdesignllc.com
Producers Richard Pettibone, Bill Hughes, Glenn R. Couture
Special Thanks
The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, FM97.3 WZBG Backstage with Johnny O, Susan Twombly, Community Outreach Coordinator, New Milford Hospital, Geraldine Rosato
Set Design
Playbill
Production Reviews
Playwright Nicky Silver talks family ties, lost plays, and getting back to basics.
Exploring 'the joy and the terror of the theater' at TheatreWorks New Milford
The dark comedy is both hilarious & heart breaking with a cast at the top of their game
An evening of exceptional regional theatre
New Milford's 'The Lyons' roars (4.5 out of 5 stars)