A finalist for the prestigious American Theatre Critics Association Steinberg New Play Award, Across the Way, by Jeff Daniels, is a story about loss and love that transcends time.
This World Premiere production, directed by Guy Sanville, tells the story of a woman searching for peace. On her journey, she receives help from people out of her present... and her past. While delivering meals to a lonely old man, she discovers that the secrets of his heart mirror the emotions that lie deep within her soul.
The cast of Across the Way included Sandra Birch, David Daoust, Bryan McElroy, Michelle Mountain, Inga R. Wilson, and Will David Young.
Critics' Quotes
It’s an emotionally resonant, intriguing play dealing with weighty themes in fluid fashion. The writing feels smart, lyrical and complex. Its evocation of mourning has integrity and wisdom and there’s an interesting understanding of pain and memory." Chris Jones Making choices at the end of life
"...the play is not only full of humor, it’s surprisingly uplifting. With the aid of lighting designer Reid Johnson, director Guy Sanville crafts another of his signature landscapes, creating a sense of place on-stage with well-tuned performances and minimal staging... (Sandra) Birch, in her meatiest role in some time, mixes great comic timing with hard-edged intensity, creating a strong sparring partner for the emotionally flailing Ellie." John Sousanis |
Photos by Danna Segrest
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Daniels’ new play is a departure; a pleasingly lyrical
and complex exploration of the effects of bereavement.
Daniels’ dreamy
deathbed tale surprisingly uplifts its audience