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Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo Opens at New York Theatre Workshop

Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the drama’s New York premiere.

Tricia Baron

Off-Broadway

March 4, 2016

Alex Breaux, Zoë Winters, Lucas Caleb Rooney, and Peter Jay Fernandez celebrate their opening night.
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New York Theatre Workshop celebrated the opening night of Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo on March 3. Directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, the production runs through March 27.

Alex Breaux and Lucas Caleb Rooney put up their dukes.
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Set on the eve of the Olympics swim trials, pressure builds as front-runner Ray confronts the lure of endorsements, the perils of mixing the personal and professional, and the unforgiving weight of success. The story offers an exploration of America’s obsession with winning at all costs.

Zoë Winters and Peter Jay Fernandez pose for photos at their opening-night party.
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The cast of Red Speedo features Alex Breaux (The Real Thing), Peter Jay Fernandez (All the Way), Lucas Caleb Rooney (Golden Boy), and Zoë Winters (Love and Information).

Red Speedo is written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. — *Red Speedo* is written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.
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The creative teams includes scenic design by Riccardo Hernandez, costume design by Montana Blanco, lighting design by Yi Zhao, sound design by Matt Tierney, and fight direction by Thomas Schall.