The Pillowman — Cadence

Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Rep presents The Pillowman

Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre is pleased to present Martin McDonagh’s hit black comedy, The Pillowman. The Pillowman will be directed by Steve Perigard and will feature the talents of Eric Brenner (The Boy), David Bridgewater (Tupolski), Jonathan Conyers (Katurian), Tony Foley (Ariel), Matt Hackman (The Man), David Janeski (Michal), Emma Mason (The Woman) and Skye Shannon (The Girl).

The creative and design team will include Brian Barker (Scenic Design), K. Jenna Ferree (Lighting Design), Holly Sullivan (Costume Design), Adam Dorland (Scenic Artist), Kevin Johnson (Properties Design) and Aaron Orensky (Fight Choreography).

The Pillowman’s production team will include Melissa Rayford (Stage Management and Assistant Direction) and Matthew Landwehr (Production Management and Technical Direction).

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, McDonagh’s dark comedy, The Pillowman centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the content of his short stories. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.

"A complex tale about life and art, about fact and illusion, about politics, society, cruelty and creativity." — Financial Times

Awarded the 2004 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, the 2005 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Foreign Play. Nominations include the 2004 Evening Standard Award for Best New Play, the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play.

The Pillowman
By Martin McDonagh
Direction by Steve Perigard
October 18-November 10, 2012
Theatre Gym at the Virginia Rep Center
This play contains mature themes and language and is not suitable for children under 16.