Familiar (play)
editFamiliar is a play written by Danai Gurira. Brief Description.
Familiar had its world premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut on January 30th, 2015[1]. It ran through February 2015. The production was directed by Rebecca Taichman.
The play opened Off-Broadway at Playwright's Horizons as a limited engagement in February 2016[2]. After receiving critical success, the run was extended and Familiar ran until April 2016[3]. The production at Playwright's Horizons was also directed by Rebecca Taichman.
Synopsis
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Development and Productions
editCharacters and Cast
edit| Character | Playwright's Horizons Cast |
|---|---|
| Nyasha | Ito Aghayere |
| Chris | Joby Earle |
| Margaret Munyewa (Mai Tongai) | Melanie Nicholls-King |
| Tendikayi | Roslyn Ruff |
| Donald Chinyaramwira (Mai Tonhgai) | Harold Surratt |
| Anne (Mai Carol) | Myra Lucretia Taylor |
| Brad | Joe Tippett |
| Marvelous Chinyaramwira (Mai Tendi) | Tamara Tunie |
Awards and nominations
editOff-Broadway production
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Obie Awards | Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Ensemble | Tamara Tunie | Won |
Critical Response
edit- ^ "In Yale Rep's world-premiere 'Familiar,' a family is thrown into flux". Yale News. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ "Familiar : Playwrights Horizons". Playwrights Horizons. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ Desk, BWW News. "Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR Extends at Playwrights Horizons". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-11-15.