clifford odets’
AWAKE & SING!
January 23 – February 24, 2019
Regarded as one of the most influential American plays of the 20th century, Awake and Sing! chronicles the lives of the Bergers, a Jewish family struggling to survive The Great Depression. Gritty, heartbreaking and often hilarious, Odets’ 1935 masterpiece captures both the dreams and the struggles of an unforgettable American family. Can hope survive or will reality tear the complex and loving family apart? Film, Television & Stage legends, Buzz Roddy and Lawrence Pressman join Quintessence in bringing this powerful play to Philadelphia.
Run time: 2 hours
REVIEWS
“If you like theater, Awake and Sing! has what you go to theater for.”
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Powerfully staged and acted”
- Broad Street Review
ENSEMBLE
CREATIVE TEAM
Max Shulman
Director
Natalie Robin
Light Design
Meghan Jones
Set Design
Summer Lee Jack
Costume Design
Tom Carman
Sound Design
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association