EXCLUSIVE: Falling Out of Time Makes World Premiere at Theater J

The world-premiere stage adaptation of the 2014 Israeli novel Falling Out of Time, written by David Grossman, is now in performances at Theater J in Washington, D.C. Running through April 17, the play is adapted and directed by Derek Goldman.

The story deals with the grief of parents in the aftermath of their children’s death. Grossman penned the novel after losing his youngest son in the Israeli-Lebanon conflict of 2006.

"It’s particularly vital that we are bringing Grossman’s work to our stage this year," says Theater J’s artistic director, Adam Immerwahr, "when in Israel he has been denounced as a ‘foreign agent in the cultural world’ by the right-wing ultranationalist Israeli group Im Tirtzu — who seek to stigmatize Israeli artists connected with organizations that Im Tirtzu feels oppose the state of Israel and its policies. Now more than ever, we are proud to be premiering this stunning adaptation of one of David's most profound and touching novels, and to stand behind the rights of all artists — regardless of their political views — to create their art."

The cast of Falling Out of Time features Joseph Wycoff as Man and Erika Rose as Woman. The ensemble also includes Nora Achrati, Edward Christian, Leo Erickson, Nanna Ingvarrson, John Lescault, Michael Russotto, and Rafael Untalan.

The creative team includes set design by Misha Kachman, costume design by Ivania Stack, sound design by Eric Shimelonis, lighting design by Colin K. Bills, and movement direction by Emma and Mark Jaster.

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