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 COMING FALL 2013  /  WINTER 2014

Part of a continuing original saga of a charmed
but cursed American family during wartime

              

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Experience why O'Neill is
America's greatest playwright ...

"O'Neill has done nothing much in the American drama save to transform it utterly in ten or twelve years from a false world of neat and competent trickery to a world of splendor, fear and greatness ... [he has] seen life as something not to be neatly arranged in a study, but as a thing akin to a tornado, an earthquake or a devastating fire.''

Sinclair Lewis
American novelist and playwright


"O'Neill was a superb writer of compassionate insight into the human condition. He is our country's greatest and most influential playwright."

Robert Falls
Artistic Director
The Goodman Theatre, Chicago


50 published plays    4 Pulitzer Prizes    Nobel Prize



Previous O'Neill Productions


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"The Heritage-O’Neill Theatre Company has breathed fresh life into the tale of the Hogan family. Director Karey Faulkner’s muscular direction allows the cast to tackle the rich text with a mix of abandon and artistry."

 

Ben Demers
DC THEATRE SCENE


"Director Karey Faulkner keeps the production moving at a sensible pace, emphasizing ('Josie's) lightness of spirit as a counterbalance to the gravity that is an essential element of "A Moon for the Misbegotten." Benjamin Fan's subtle lighting is exquisite and (his) set creates the right mood. It's the perfect setting for a play in which the characters must find their true selves."

Barbara Mackay
WASHINGTON D.C. EXAMINER

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"Director Karey Faulkner nicely plays up the elements of tension, subliminal, and overt anger offering proof of O'Neill's extraordinary ability to explore a vast range of emotions ..."
 
Barbara Mackay
The Washington Examiner
May 25, 2010



"The direction by Karey Faulkner is insightful and quite emotionally moving. The prize of the show goes to the fantastic sound design by Benjamin Fan who places the thunderous ocean behind the audience for local color throughout.  The fine third act certainly recommends this production and, of course, any script by Eugene O'Neill is the acme of playwriting."

Bob Anthony
All Arts Review 4 U
May 15, 2010 

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A theatrical jewel of even
GREATER drama and intensity than
"Long Day's Journey into Night"
 
Eugene O'Neill's
 
A TOUCH OF THE
POET
 
A story of pride and love, of the immigrant experience and of Irish nobility, about the transcendent dream passed from father to child, and the price of that dream.One of O'Neill's finest plays.
 
 

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"THE LONG VOYAGE HOME"
  The "S.S. GLENCAIRN" cycle
 
The never-ending story of man's wanderings over the waters of the world in search of peace for his soul.  O'Neill's 4 harsh yet poetically beautiful Sea plays now combined into 1 full length production ... 1 title ... 1 epic journey of the British  freighter, S.S. Glencairn and her crew.
 
 
"Moon of the Caribbees,"  "In the Zone,"  "Bound East for Cardiff,"  and "The Long Voyage Home."
 
 
 
 
 

"HUGHIE" by Eugene O'Neill
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Stephen Price and Sean Rowe


"HUGHIE"

by Eugene O'Neill


"Directed by Karey Faulkner at a nearly-
mesmerizing pace that lingers just long enough on each point to let the full flavor steep without seeming ever to have an artificial pause.  Once the show gets underway, the magic of live performance and artistry takes over and casts its spell. It makes you want more."

 
Potomac Stages




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Sean Phillip Rowe and Cassandra Hoye

"A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN"      2005 production
by Eugene O'Neill

"Directed by Karey Faulkner, the nonstop, roundabout banter, full of ruses, evasions and fluctuating moods, becomes both seance and exorcism with the strong performances. This is a challenging work, both for the four actors and the audience. It requires work for the viewer to remain focused, to see the people behind the masks created by the torrent of words. But it delivers rich rewards to those who pay close attention and get a glimpse into the human heart. With all leading actors exuding an energetic, emotional honesty, a satisfying, almost sweet resolution packs a wallop to send you out into the late night."

Michael Toscano
The Washington Post


"LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT"
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"LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT"

by Eugene O'Neill

 

"A spectacle that draws the audience in and holds it tight.  As theatre it can be riveting.  The brain becomes activated and engaged as O'Neill's autobiographical masterpiece takes shape and the depth of his personal anguish envelops you like the Long Island Sound fog his characters love. This production manages to steadily build until time seems to be going faster the longer the portrait continues to manifest itself -- a not insignificant achievement."


Michael Toscano

The Washington Post



"An impressive evening of theatre.  The entire cast is simply superb.  They cast O'Neill's magic spell and (have been) guided into an ensemble effort of note.  The pace is just right.  The material is rich enough and fascinating enough to keep the audience engrossed.  It works."


Potomac Stages

... and why we crave more Serling!

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"Among all of the sports, boxing consistently produces the most gripping stories. Rod Serling’s portrayal of one battered gladiator of the ring, Requiem for a Heavyweight, was originally written for live production on “Playhouse 90” in 1956 and became one of the most acclaimed works of the era. If you see the superlative production by the Heritage-O’Neill Theatre Company, you will understand why.

The entire cast is top notch. (They) relish the distinctive street dialogue that made Serling an acclaimed television writer long before “The Twilight Zone” era. Requiem for a Heavyweight is distinctively rooted in a specific world and era, one that can be viewed with nostalgia by fans of the “sweet science” who miss an era in which there were only eight world champions at a time. Yet the story is timeless in its portrayal of a man at a crossroads in his life who must find his future while being pulled in different directions.  It’s a profound story of personal self-examination and growth and director Karey Faulkner gives it an honest and moving staging. While the Metro area has a wonderful diversity of theatre, it would be a shame if this outstanding production gets lost in the crowd."

Steven McKnight
D.C. Theatre Scene 


"Totally engrossing with a perfect cast and delicious acting by all. The exceptional playing and directing of this story is emotionally uncompromised.  Karey Faulkner does wonders in creating beautiful interactions of all of the characters. This is a highly recommended show. CRITICS CHOICE for BEST THEATRE and BEST ACTING (full cast)"


Bob Anthony
All Arts Review 4U

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