Taylor Mac's Hir, Starring Kristine Nielsen and Tom Phelan, Opens at Playwrights Horizons

The new drama also features Cameron Scoggins and Daniel Oreskes.

November 9, 2015

The stars of Hir: Daniel Oreskes, Kristine Nielsen, Tom Phelan, and Cameron Scoggins. — The stars of *Hir*: Daniel Oreskes, Kristine Nielsen, Tom Phelan, and Cameron Scoggins.
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The Playwrights Horizons production of Taylor Mac's Hir celebrated its opening night at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater on November 8 with a festive party at the West Bank Cafe. Directed by Niegel Smith, the play runs through November 29.

Director Niegel Smith (left) and playwright Taylor Mac (right) join Hir cast members Daniel Oreskes, Kristine Nielsen, Tom Phelan, and Cameron Scoggins for a group shot. — Director Niegel Smith (left) and playwright Taylor Mac (right) join *Hir* cast members Daniel Oreskes, Kristine Nielsen, Tom Phelan, and Cameron Scoggins for a group shot.
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Hir is described as a "subversive comedy" that follows Isaac, who has returned from the wars to help take care of his ailing father, only to discover a household in revolt. The cast is made up of Tony nominee Kristine Nielsen (You Can’t Take It With You), Daniel Oreskes (The Revisionist), Tom Phelan (The Fosters), and Cameron Scoggins (Pocatello).