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Three Sean O'Casey Masterpieces to Be Presented in New Irish Rep Season

On the docket will be ”Juno and the Paycock” and more.

Editorial Staff
Off-Broadway
Ciarån O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore run the Irish Repertory Theatre.
Ciarán O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore run the Irish Repertory Theatre.
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Irish Repertory Theatre will present an off-Broadway season devoted to the work of playwright Sean O'Casey, culminating in a repertory run of three different productions.

The season will include three of O'Casey's most important works: The Shadow of a Gunman, directed by Ciarán O'Reilly (January 31-March 3 & March 29-April 2), Juno and the Paycock, directed by Neil Pepe (March 9-28, with scattered additional performances), and The Plough and the Stars , directed by Charlotte Moore (April 20-May 10, with scattered additional performances).

The O'Casey Cycle will feature scenic design by Charlie Corcoran, costume design by Linda Fisher and David Toser, lighting design by Michael Gottlieb, sound design by Ryan Rumery and M. Florian Staab, and properties by Deirdre Brennan.

Casting will be announced at a future date.