Waiting for Lefty
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Average of 5 stars from 5 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 9, 2010
Closed Jun 26, 2010

Playing at
American Theater of Actors: Sargent Theatre

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Running Time:
1hr. 10min.

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

By Clifford Odets.

Inspired by the 1934 Taxi Strike, this powerfully moving classic has become one of the most important plays of the modern American theater. Set in the Depression era and dealing with the cynical exploitation of the working classes, Lefty Costello leads a group of disgruntled cabbies to fight for the rights they deserve. Waiting For Lefty is every bit as significant now as it was 75 years ago as new generations are confronted with the same fears and the same problems--and yet are still waiting on the world to change.

Directed by Brandon Walker & Reesa Graham.
Featuring Margret Avery, David Arthur Bachrach*, Thomas Beaudoin, Steven Beckingham*, Christoper Bischoff, Jon Dalin, John Gazzale, John Greenleaf*, Joshua Everett Johnson, Norah Elise Johnson, Ned Lynch, Tyler Moss*, Dothan Negrin, Adam Reich*, Anna Marie Sell*, Bonnie Singer, Nick Velkov*, Brandon Walker*, Jamie Watson*, and Joseph Mancuso as LEFTY COSTELLO.

*Member, AEA.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

American Theater of Actors: Sargent Theatre
314 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

What are other members saying?

Waiting For Lefty - Excellent Production
A very interesting and timely restaging of Clifford Odets thought provoking play. The action begins organically even before the audience has been fully seated and audience members are drawn in by the in-your-face questioning by one actor or by realizing suddenly that the audience member sitting next to you is actually in the cast and has already begun participating as the rest of the audience files in... We find ourselves at a union meeting of cabbies who are facing a crisis which may lead to going out on strike and by the end of the play we understand just how much guts that takes. I highly recommend this play for its direction and the quality of the performances. This is a good theater company - Get to know their work!

Reviewed by sheree484 on Monday, Jun 21st, 2010

Waiting for Lefty
Saw it Sat. nite & this play is As relevant today as it was in the 1930s! Powerful, moving and provocative are just three of the many words that describe this theatre experience.Acting superb and I particluarly liked the interactive naure of this show. Not to be missed in the short time leftcloses 6/26 and I hope the run is extended.

Reviewed by zindymin on Monday, Jun 21st, 2010